Although few realized its importance at the time, siting the University of Wisconsin “at or near the seat of state government” by the 1848 Constitution was one of the most important perks bestowed on Madison by state government. Seen here is a J.S. Fuller photograph of South Hall, Main (Bascom) Hall, and North Hall on Bascom Hill, taken from State Street about 1860. SHSW Whi(X3)50771

Bascom Hill | Civil War | Fuller, J. S. (Photographer) | North Hall | South Hall | State Street | University of Wisconsin, Buildings | University of Wisconsin, Campus