Home of University President and Family | Drawing | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Home of University President and Family

Home of University President and Family | Drawing | Wisconsin Historical Society
View of the University President's home at 130 North Prospect Avenue. This illustration was taken from a Christmas card prepared for Conrad A. Constance W. Elvehjem. He served as the thirteenth president of the University of Wisconsin between 1959-1961. The residence was built for Madison attorney John M. Olin and his wife Helen in 1911. It was bequeathed to the University in 1924 and was subsequently used (until about 1970) to house the University president and his family. A group of carolers are on the sidewalk. Caption reads: "130 North Prospect".
DESCRIPTION
View of the University President's home at 130 North Prospect Avenue. This illustration was taken from a Christmas card prepared for Conrad A. Constance W. Elvehjem. He served as the thirteenth president of the University of Wisconsin between 1959-1961. The residence was built for Madison attorney John M. Olin and his wife Helen in 1911. It was bequeathed to the University in 1924 and was subsequently used (until about 1970) to house the University president and his family. A group of carolers are on the sidewalk. Caption reads: "130 North Prospect".
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:51244
Creation Date:
Creator Name:Unknown
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Place File*
Genre:Drawing
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:PF Madison.907
Original Dimensions:6 x 4 inches
SUBJECTS
Trees
Dwellings
Cities and towns
Neighborhoods
Men
Women
Snow
Coats
Singers

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