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Bascom Hall

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Main Hall, later renamed Bascom Hall, on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The dome was destroyed in a fire in 1916. Later additions made the building symmetric.

Date Created:
1905
Creator:
Middleton Family

Publication Information

Creator Middleton Family
Date Created 1905

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Middleton family photographs, circa 1892-circa 1950s
Call Number PH 6407.4.60

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0137C6
Legacy ID
WHi 83573

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Bascom Hall

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A view of Bascom Hall with dome (formerly Main Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus looking north past the front portico. The view includes the dome later destroyed by fire.

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People walking along the Linden Drive path watch as Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall) dome burns on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Fire destroyed the ornate dome.

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Bascom Hall

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