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Charles Brown Residence
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Charles N. Brown residence, southeast corner of the intersection of Frances and Langdon Streets. On the left is 263 Langdon Street. Both structures were demolished in 1929 to enable construction of Ann Emery Hall, 265 Langdon Street, named for the first Dean of Women (1897-1900) Ann Emery Allinson (1871-1932).
May 12, 1896
Brown, Charles N.
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Charles Brown Residence
May 12, 1896
The Charles N. Brown residence, 271 Langdon Street. This photograph was taken by Brown at 6:20 a.m. from in front of Reuben Gold Thwaites' residence at 260 Langdon Street.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
May 12, 1896
View down Langdon Street looking west toward Science Hall.
Ann Emery Hall
1934
Ann Emery Hall, 260 Langdon Street. Built in 1930, this five-story brick independent women's dormatory was designed by Madison architect Frank S. Moulton in the Tudor Revival style. It was named ...
Charles Brown Residence
May 12, 1896
The Charles N. Brown residence, 271 Langdon Street, erected in 1886 and demolished in 1929. Brown was an attorney who served as court commissioner, and was also president of the Dane County Abstrac...
Ann Emery Hall Fire
October 25, 1949
Slightly elevated vie of the crowd gathering in Langdon Street to observe the fire at Ann Emery Hall, 263-71 Langdon Street.
