University of Wisconsin Science Hall

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University of Wisconsin Science Hall
(U.S. National Historic Landmark)
University of Wisconsin Science Hall (Wisconsin)
University of Wisconsin Science Hall
Location: 550 N. Park St., Madison, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 43°4′33″N 89°24′3″W / 43.07583, -89.40083Coordinates: 43°4′33″N 89°24′3″W / 43.07583, -89.40083
Built/Founded: 1888
Architect: Henry C. Koch; Allan Conover
Architectural style(s): Romanesque
Designated as NHL: November 04, 1993[1]
Added to NRHP: November 04, 1993[2]
NRHP Reference#: 93001616
Governing body: State

University of Wisconsin Science Hall is a site significant for its association with Charles R. Van Hise, "who led the Department of Minerology and Geology to national prominence" and then served as President of the university.[3] It was built in 1888.

It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1993.[1][3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b University of Wisconsin Science Hall. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2007-12-30.
  2. ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
  3. ^ a b Elizabeth L. Miller (September 30, 1992), National Historic Landmark Nomination: University of Wisconsin Science HallPDF (1.40 MiB), National Park Service  and Accompanying 16 photos, exterior and interior, undated.PDF (546 KiB)
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