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Old Science Hall
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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 on the ground. People in heavy coats and hats are gathered along the left side and front of the building. A horse-drawn buggy stands in the lower right corner.
1884
Fowler, J. M.
Publication Information
| Creator | Fowler, J. M. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1884 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 22 x 13 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s |
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| Call Number | PF Madison UW.534 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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