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The Solar Home

Date: 1944
Description: The cover of a 12 page advertising booklet called "The Solar Home," featuring the illustration of a window superimposed over a burst design. The text reads...
Historical Essay

Mazzuchelli, Samuel Charles (1806-1864)

Catholic Priest, Missionary, Architect and Scientist
Biography of Catholic priest, missionary, architect and science teacher Samuel C. Mazzuchelli.
Historical Essay

Architecture in Wisconsin

A collection of links to other places on our site related to architecture in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Frank Lloyd Wright Cardboard House Model

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Frank Lloyd Wright house model featured in Life magazine, 1938. (Museum object #2005.133.1)
Historical Essay

Frank Lloyd Wright Furniture

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Chest of drawers with mirror designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for commercial market, c. 1955. (Museum object #1995.2.2.1-2)
Historical Essay

Wright, Frank Lloyd, 1867-1959

Read about the life of this influential Wisconsonite and his contributions to the field of architecture. Article includes links to many primary sources.
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Henry C. and Johanna Knab Koch

Date: 1867
Description: Henry C. Koch and his wife, Johanna Knab Koch, pose for a formal studio portrait. Henry C. Koch was a German born architect that designed many Wisconsin sc...
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Francis W. Grant

Date: 1910
Description: Quarter-length portrait of Francis W. Grant. Little is know about the formal training and background of architect Francis W. Grant. Born in 1868 in Ontario...
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George B. Post

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Description: Waist-up portrait of George B. Post, whose architectural firm designed the fourth Wisconsin State Capitol building.
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Glendale Community Baptist Church Cornerstone Laying

Date: 09 21 1959
Description: A group of men gathering to lay the cornerstone for the new Glendale Community Baptist Church at 5020 Maher. The men include, left to right: Allen Strang, ...
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Samuel Hunter Donnel

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Description: Sixth plate daguerreotype of Samuel Hunter Donnel. He is sitting with his hands in his lap and is wearing a formal suit with vest and top hat. Samuel Hunte...
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Women's Architecural League of Madison

Date: 09 17 1960
Description: Eleanor Nerdrum (left), is hostess for a tea, the first invitational social event sponsored by the Women's Architectural League of Madison. She is shown wi...
Photograph

Women's Architectural League of Madison

Date: 09 17 1960
Description: Mrs. Carl Shubert (left), La Crosse; Mrs. John Steinmann, Monticello; Juanita Potter; and Francis Weiler attend the first invitational social event sponsor...
Photograph

Monona Terrace Model

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Description: An architect sets a tower on an artitectural model of the Monona Terrace. Other men watch in the background.
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Women's Architectural League Christmas Dance

Date: 12 19 1960
Description: The Madison chapters of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Women's Architectural League jointly sponsored a Christmas dinner dance. Among t...
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Women's Architectural League Christmas Dance

Date: 12 03 1960
Description: Robert Torkelson and Lucille Torkelson head the Madison AIA chapter and the women's group. They are seated with Stanley Nerdrum and Eleanor Nerdrum.
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Women's Architectural League Christmas Dance

Date: 12 03 1960
Description: Herbert Bradley, left, is secretary-treasurer of the AIA group. He is shown with Mrs. and Mr. John Steinman of Monticello, and Ruth Bradley.
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Women's Architectural League Christmas Dance

Date: 12 03 1960
Description: Two active members of the Women's Architectural League are shown with their husbands. On the right is Suzanne Cashin and Morton Newcomb. On the left is Edy...
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John Steinmann with Pavilion Model

Date: 04 1964
Description: Outdoor portrait of architect John Steinmann with his model of the Wisconsin Pavilion for the 1964 New York World's Fair.
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Groundbreaking for UW Van Vleck Hall Mathematics Building

Date: 06 06 1961
Description: Men hold shovels during the groundbreaking ceremony held for the new U.W. mathematics building. It will be located between Bascom Hall and Sterling Hall an...

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