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South Hall
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South Hall, University of Wisconsin-Madison, designed by John F. Rague, and built in 1855 as the second University building. It was used initially for general college purposes and as a dormitory for faculty, in 1863 as a women's dorm, in 1871 as a men's dorm, and then (from circa 1887) used by the College of Agriculture. Today South Hall houses offices.
1939
Ford, Winifred
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South Hall
1938
South Hall at University of Wisconsin-Madison, built in 1855 and designed by John F. Rague.
Music Hall
1938
Music Hall, University of Wisconsin-Madison, also known as Assembly Hall and Library, designed by David R. Jones, and built starting in 1878.
Bascom Hall
1938
Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, as it looked in 1859 when built.
Law Building
1938
Law Building, University of Wisconsin-Madison, designed by Charles S. Frost, and built in 1893 of Lake Superior brown sandstone.
