In 1920, the building was renamed Bascom Hall to honor the former university president John Bascom. The dome caught fire and burned down, collapsing into a water cistern in the building’s attic (which, legend has it, is still accessible, and the charring is still visible). Cullen (the second generation of Cullens, and the son of the original JP Cullen who founded the company) landed a contract to build an addition to the University of Wisconsin’s Bascom Hall (formerly University Hall). This wing, which also remains today, was described by the regents as adding “charm which even alumni of early days will not be slow to recognize.” Then, in 1916, came perhaps the most noticeable change, and an unintentional one at that. Awarded Bascom Hall Our story starts in 1925, when Mark A. Enrollment at the university continued to grow - reaching 3,000 students by 1905 - and the UW responded by building a north wing. The next major change came in 1898, when the original dome was replaced, the smaller ones were removed, and construction began on the south wing (which extends backward from Bascom Hill toward Charter Street). The rounded portico was squared off in 1895, which remains today. When it opened - then called University Hall or Main Hall - the building featured a rounded portico, a central dome, and two smaller dome-like structures above the right and left wings. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates.Bascom Hall is one of the UW’s oldest and most iconic buildings, and while its bones are mostly the same, the current façade has seen quite a few changes since it’s construction in 1859. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Year should not be greater than current year Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Sorry! There are no volunteers for this cemetery. GREAT NEWS! There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial

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