North Hall, University of Wisconsin - Madison WI
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nomadwillie
N 43° 04.547 W 089° 24.171
16T E 304385 N 4772033
Built in 1851, North Hall was the first structure on the University of Wisconsin campus
Waymark Code: WMM5H9
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 07/25/2014
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Constructed in 1851, this is the first structure built on the campus of the State university which pioneered in extension work, particularly in agricultural programs, and in the involvement of scholars in legislative and regulatory affairs on a non-partisan basis. Known as the "Wisconsin Idea", the univerity's innovative cooperative program stemmed from the concept that an enlightened public would best ensure a progressive America.
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University of Wisconsin campus
Madison, WI
County / Borough / Parish: Dane
Year listed: 1966
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person, Event
Periods of significance: 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874
Historic function: Education
Current function: Education
Privately owned?: no
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
National Historic Landmark Link: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
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