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Summary
Agricultural Engineering
460 Henry Mall, Madison, Dane County
Architect: Arthur Peabody
Date of Construction: 1907
The University founded the Department of Agricultural Engineering in 1904 to assist state farmers by applying scientific research to solve practical agricultural problems. The work of Edward Jones and Floyd Duffee illustrate the department's many contributions. Jones pioneered important discoveries in soil drainage and erosion control. Duffee was a leader in rural electrification studies. He also designed the first forage harvester, initiated the first state farm safety program in the nation, and played leading roles in developing large capacity trench silo designs and the hot-air seed corn dryer. The building also housed the first meeting of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers in 1907 and Aldo Leopold's innovative Department of Wildlife Ecology, which he established in 1933.
State Architect Arthur Peabody chose a Period Revival design for the Agricultural Engineering building to harmonize with the Beaux Arts design of Henry Mall and its existing buildings. Its rectangular, symmetrical façade, enhanced with classical details, gives it a formal appearance. This creative interpretation of Georgian Revival design includes returned eaves and a denticulated cornice at the roofline. Large semi-circular windows are set within classical pediments centered on the north, south and east facades.
The building is open to students and staff during regular school hours.
Property Details
| Criteria | Event,Architecture/Engineering |
|---|---|
| Area Of Significance | Architecture,Engineering |
| Period of Significance | 1900-1924,1925-1949 |
| Architectural Style | Other,Colonial Revival |
| Architect | Peabody,Arthur |
| Resource Type | Building |
| Historic Use | College |
Resources Within The Property
| Contributing Buildings | 1 |
|---|---|
| Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Contributing Objects | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Buildings | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Objects | 0 |
Designations
| Historic Status | Listed in the National Register |
|---|---|
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Jun 27, 1985 |
| Historic Status | Listed in the State Register |
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Jan 1, 1989 |
State & National Registers of Historic Places
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University of Wisconsin
84000609
Located in Whitewater, Walworth County
1450 Linden Dr., University of Wisconsin campus
85000571
Located in Madison, Dane County
420, 425, 440, 445, 460 and 465 Henry Mall and 1450 Linden Dr., University of Wisconsin campus
91001986
Located in Madison, Dane County
