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Bascom Hall

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Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall) main entrance on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The Lincoln Monument is on the left. Vines are growing on the facade of the building.

Date Created:
1922
Creator:
Diemer, Melvin E.

Publication Information

Creator
Diemer, Melvin E.
Date Created
1922

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
21 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Madison UW.162

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013VGR
Legacy ID
WHi 57259

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Side view from the south of Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The Lincoln Monument on top of Bascom Hill can be seen on the right.

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Columned side entrance, with flight of steps flanked by bushes, of Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Vines are growing on the facade of the building.

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Exterior of side of Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.

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