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Bascom Hall

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South view of Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall) with dome on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. A flag is flying from the dome.

Date Created:
1915
Creator:
Diemer, Melvin E.

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Creator
Diemer, Melvin E.
Date Created
1915

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Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013VRN
Legacy ID
WHi 24053

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Burning of Bascom Hall Dome

Burning of Bascom Hall Dome

October 10, 1916

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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Stairs near Bascom Hall

Stairs near Bascom Hall

1930

Walkway and stairs leading to Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Trees and bushes are planted on the lawn between the two flights of steps.

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Bascom Hill Walk

Bascom Hill Walk

1926

View from the top of Bascom Hill on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus of the tree-lined path and lampposts. South Hall is on the right.

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Bascom Hall

Bascom Hall

1915

Bascom Hall exterior with dome (formerly Main Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The Lincoln Monument is in front of the entrance.

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Bascom Hall

Bascom Hall

1915

Exterior side view of Bascom Hall with dome (formerly Main Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The flag on top of the dome is at the lowest point on the pole.

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Bascom Hall Side Entrance

Bascom Hall Side Entrance

1920

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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