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Old Science Hall
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View from Bascom Hill towards the west facade of the original Science Hall building (1876-1884) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus after the fire of December 1st. Snow is on the ground, and people are standing around the building looking at the structure.
1884
Fowler, J. M.
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WHi 58383
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Old Science Hall
1884
View across Park Street of Science Hall building after the fire of December 1, 1884, on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The building's exterior is discolored from the smoke, and snow is...
Demolition of University of Wisconsin-Madison Science Hall
1885
View down Bascom Hill of Science Hall (1876-1884) in the process of being demolished.
Old Science Hall Demolition
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Pedestrians on Bascom Hill
1899
Elevated view of Bascom Hill and lower campus vicinity from the roof of the Wisconsin Historical Society, which was then under construction. A large group of pedestrians are walking on the path on ...
Bascom Hall
1900
Exterior of south side of Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus with snow on the ground.
Bascom Hall in Snow
1897
Winter scene of Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. There is snow on the ground and a path lined with trees.
