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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUYW_thorstrand_Madison-WI.html
These two Mediterranean Revival mansions were designed for Magnus and Annie Swenson and their daughter Mary North by Madison architects Law and Law. Swenson was a Norwegian immigrant who became an internationally famous inventor and humanitarian. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMURS_hickory-hill-house_Madison-WI.html
A very early Madison sandstone house this farm dwelling was presumably constructed for John G. Hicks, a New Yorker. In 1854 James P. Falkner, a speculator, bought the house hoping to develop "Mendota Village" around it. His assets were wiped out b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMURR_hocheera_Madison-WI.html
This large stucco house was designed by noted Madison bungalow designer, Cora Tuttle. From 1913 to 1937, it was the home of John R. Commons, a U.W. professor of economics. Commons was nationally significant as the author of important social reform…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUQQ_aldo-leopold-house_Madison-WI.html
Aldo Leopold lived in this Craftsman style house from 1924 until his death in 1948. Leopold came to Madison to work at the U.S. Forest Products Laboratory and was a pioneer in forestry, wilderness preservation, soil conservation and wildlife ecolo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUQO_smith-ogg-house_Madison-WI.html
One of the first houses in University Heights, this imposing house was built for Charles Forster Smith, a professor of Greek and Classical Philology. In 1917 Smith sold the house to Emma and Frederick Ogg, a professor who is generally considered t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUQN_university-of-wisconsin-field-house_Madison-WI.html
The Field House is an exceptional example of the Renaissance Revival style, executed in locally quarried sandstone. The primary facade has monumentally scaled door and window openings with steel sash, and a pedimented gable featuring a cartouche w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUQM_pat-richter_Madison-WI.html
Nine-time letterwinner in football, basketball, and baseball
Consensus All-America end in 1962
Two-time first-team All-Big Ten selection
Nation's leading receiver in 1961
Big Ten's leading receiver in 1961 and 1962
Then Rose Bowl-re…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUQK_barry-alvarez_Madison-WI.html
Winningest coach in UW football history with 118-73-4 record
Guided Badgers to three Big Ten and three Rose Bowl titles in 16 seasons (1990-2006)
Led UW to .727 winning percentage (8-3 record) in bowl games (best in college history at time o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMULR_bernies-beach_Madison-WI.html
Bernie Holtman Park, commonly known as Bernie's Beach, was dedicated in 1981. It was previously known as South Shore Beach and, before that, Gilson Street Beach. From 1945 until his death in 1980, Bernard Julius Holtman was the owner of Bernie's G…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUL3_old-spring-tavern_Madison-WI.html
Stage coach station on road to early lead mines - built 1854
Home of Gorham family 1860-1922