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Birge Hall

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Biology building, under construction on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. View to the south from the front terrace of Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall). The construction is behind trees and shrubs.

Date Created:
1910

Publication Information

Date Created 1910

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Madison UW.205

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014FK2
Legacy ID
WHi 57431

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