Sixth Ward / Marquette School | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Sixth Ward / Marquette School

Sixth Ward / Marquette School | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Exterior of the 6th Ward School, 1237 Williamson Street, built in 1894. Several people are posing on the road and sidewalk in front of the building with two horse-drawn buggies. The building was designed by the Madison firm of Conover and Porter, and featured five turrets, the tallest of which stood nine stories above the ground. It was finished with Ashland brown stone and cream brick. Renamed Marquette School in 1904. Torn down in April 1952.
DESCRIPTION
Exterior of the 6th Ward School, 1237 Williamson Street, built in 1894. Several people are posing on the road and sidewalk in front of the building with two horse-drawn buggies. The building was designed by the Madison firm of Conover and Porter, and featured five turrets, the tallest of which stood nine stories above the ground. It was finished with Ashland brown stone and cream brick. Renamed Marquette School in 1904. Torn down in April 1952.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:7188
Creation Date:circa 1900
Creator Name:Unknown
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Dorothy park photographic and film collection, circa 1900-circa 1955
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PH 4905 #289
Original Dimensions:4.75 x 3.75 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
School was the most expensive schoolhouse built in city up to that time.
SUBJECTS
Animals
Horses
Clothing and dress
Dresses
Hats
School buildings
Cities and towns
Sidewalks
Children
Outdoor photography
Portraits, Group
Men
Women
Horse-drawn vehicles

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