The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public land-grant research university in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. It was founded in 1848 when Wisconsin achieved statehood and is the flagship campus
An early illustration of the campus in 1879, including Bascom Hill and Washburn Observatory
"Sifting and winnowing" plaque on Bascom Hall, UW–Madison tribute to academic freedom
Bascom Hall fire that destroyed the dome in 1916
Bascom Hill with crosses placed by students protesting the Vietnam War and sign reading, "Bascom Memorial Cemetery, Class of 1968"
Wisconsin State Capitol
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The Wisconsin State Capitol, located in Madison, Wisconsin, houses both chambers of the Wisconsin Legislature along with the Wisconsin Supreme Court and the Office of the Governor. Completed in 1917,
Old Abe with Capitol caretaker George Gilles.
Forward by Jean P. Miner
No other buildings in downtown Madison may exceed the height of the columns supporting the Capitol dome.