View of College Hill in Madison | Drawing | Wisconsin Historical Society

Drawing

View of College Hill in Madison

View of College Hill in Madison | Drawing | Wisconsin Historical Society
A view of what is now known as Bascom Hill including Main Hall (Bascom Hall), North Hall, Music Hall, Science Hall, South Hall, Washburn Observatory and Woodman Astronomical Library from the bottom east side.
DESCRIPTION
A view of what is now known as Bascom Hill including Main Hall (Bascom Hall), North Hall, Music Hall, Science Hall, South Hall, Washburn Observatory and Woodman Astronomical Library from the bottom east side.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:23805
Creation Date: 1885
Creator Name:Milwaukee Lithographing & Engraving Co.
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Place File
Genre:Drawing
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PF Madison UW.199
Original Dimensions:7 x 4 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This is from the Wisconsin Blue Book, 1885, following p. 112. This hill was originally called College Hill. Bascom Hall was originally called University Hall. Music Hall was originally called Assembly Hall. Washburn Observatory building was completed shortly before this sketch.
SUBJECTS
College buildings
University of Wisconsin
Trees
Cities and towns
Men
Women
Horse-drawn vehicles
Trails
Carriages and carts

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