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Agricultural Hall
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View of Agriculture Hall from a distance on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Bascom Hall is in the background on Bascom Hill. The dome on Bascom Hall buned in October 1916, suggesting this photograph was taken prior to that date. The flag pole was added after 1908.
1916
McKillop Photo
Publication Information
| Creator | McKillop Photo |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1916 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 19 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PF Madison UW.5 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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