Bascom Hill Historic District

Bascom Hill Historic District

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Created by UW-Madison • Updated On: November 21, 2011

In 1848, when Wisconsin’s first governor signed a law establishing a state university “at or near Madison, the seat of government,” Bascom Hill became the campus for the University of Wisconsin.

Bascom Hall is one of Bascom Hill Historic District.

1. Bascom Hall

500 Lincoln Dr (at Observatory Dr.), Madison, WI
College Administrative Building · 9 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: This stately building is home to a handsome Abe Lincoln statue, the famous Sifting and Winnowing plaque and energetic Dean of Students @LoriBerquam. Read more.

Abe Lincoln Statue is one of Bascom Hill Historic District.

2. Abe Lincoln Statue

7.3
500 Lincoln Dr (btw Bascom Hall and Bascom Hill), Madison, WI
Outdoor Sculpture · 2 tips and reviews

3. Birge Hall

430 Lincoln Dr, Madison, WI
College Science Building · 3 tips and reviews

Sukka m.Sukka mahdik: Know a grad student? Ask to see the flesh eating beetles!!!

South Hall is one of Bascom Hill Historic District.

4. South Hall

1055 Bascom Mall, Madison, WI
College Administrative Building · 1 tip
North Hall is one of Bascom Hill Historic District.

5. North Hall

1050 Bascom Mall, Madison, WI
College Academic Building · 1 tip
School of Education is one of Bascom Hill Historic District.

6. School of Education

1000 Bascom Mall (at Observatory Dr), Madison, WI
College Academic Building · 7 tips and reviews

AndyAndy: Check out the terrace on top of the 3rd floor... great hidden spot.

7. Law Library

975 Bascom Mall, Madison, WI
College Library · 5 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Home to the mural, entitled "The Freeing of the Slaves," painted in 1942 by American Regionalist artist, John Steuart Curry. Read more.

Music Hall is one of Bascom Hill Historic District.

8. Music Hall

925 Bascom Mall, Madison, WI
College Arts Building · 3 tips and reviews
Science Hall is one of Bascom Hill Historic District.

9. Science Hall

550 N Park St (Park and Langdon), Madison, WI
College Academic Building · 5 tips and reviews

Matt F.Matt Forrest: Check out the Map Library. Some really cool stuff in there. You'll be surprised.

Bascom Hill is one of Bascom Hill Historic District.

10. Bascom Hill

8.3
500 Lincoln Dr (Observatory Dr.), Madison, WI
College Quad · 9 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Today it's one of the most popular places to bask in the sun, but when UW first opened, students from North Hall kept cows on Bascom Hill.

Helen C. White Hall is one of Bascom Hill Historic District.

11. Helen C. White Hall

600 N Park St (at Observatory Dr), Madison, WI
College Library · 22 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Use the Undergraduate Research Guides to help you get started on your next research paper! Read more.

Memorial Union is one of Bascom Hill Historic District.

12. Memorial Union

800 Langdon St (at N Park St), Madison, WI
Student Center · 34 tips and reviews