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Property Location
| Location (Address) | 2 N ROBY RD |
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| County | Dane |
| City/Village | Madison |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1908 |
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| Survey Date | 1998 |
| Historic Use | house |
| Architectural Style | Dutch Colonial Revival |
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| Wall Material | Clapboard |
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| Demolished | No |
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| Additional Comments | Dowling (1867-1928) lived here from 1909-1928. Was a professor of Mathematics at the University of Wisconsin from 1907-1928. Was the editor of the Mathematical Series for the Johnson Publishing Co. John B. Arnold, an engineer for the Gisholt Machine Co., lived here from 1931-1933. |
| Bibliographic References | City directories. Tax records. Building permit. Wisconsin State Journal 9/17/1928. Daily Cardinal 9/1928. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | University Heights Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date | Dec 17, 1982 |
| State Register Listing Date | Jan 01, 1989 |
| Contributing | Yes |
Architecture & History Inventory
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