Henry Mall Historic District facts for kids
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Henry Mall Historic District
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A portion of the district.
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| Location | 420, 425, 440, 445, 460 and 465 Henry Mall and 1450 Linden Dr., Madison, Wisconsin |
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| Area | 8 acres (3.2 ha) |
| Built | 1903 |
| NRHP reference No. | 91001986 |
| Added to NRHP | January 22, 1992 |
The Henry Mall Historic District is a special part of the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. It's like a time capsule, showing important buildings and history related to farming and science. This area was recognized as a historic district in 1992 because of its unique architecture and its role in the university's past. It covers about 8 acres (3.2 hectares) and features buildings built starting in 1903.
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Exploring Henry Mall
The Henry Mall Historic District is a collection of important buildings and features on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. It's known for its connection to the university's College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. This college focuses on subjects like farming, food science, and biology. The district helps us remember the history of these important studies.
Key Buildings in the District
Several buildings stand out in the Henry Mall Historic District. These include the Agricultural Chemistry Building and the Agricultural Engineering Building. These buildings were designed to help students and scientists learn and discover new things. They are examples of the architecture from the early 1900s.
The Agricultural Chemistry Building
The Agricultural Chemistry Building, sometimes called the DeLuca Biochemistry Building, was built to study the chemistry of food and farming. Scientists here learned about how plants grow and how to make food better. It's a place where important discoveries in agriculture and life sciences happened.
The Agricultural Engineering Building
The Agricultural Engineering Building was where students learned how to design machines and systems for farming. This included things like tractors, irrigation systems, and ways to process crops. It helped make farming more efficient and modern.
The William D. Hoard Sculpture
One of the interesting features in the district is a sculpture of William D. Hoard. He was a very important person in Wisconsin's history.
Who Was William D. Hoard?
William D. Hoard was a former Governor of Wisconsin. He was also a big supporter of dairy farming and education. He believed that farmers should use scientific methods to improve their work. His statue reminds us of his contributions to agriculture and the state.
The Sculptor: Gutzon Borglum
The sculpture of Governor Hoard was created by a famous artist named Gutzon Borglum. You might know him for another very famous work: he was the sculptor who carved Mount Rushmore! It's pretty cool that a piece by such a well-known artist is right here on the campus.
Images for kids
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Agriculture Hall, 1903
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View of Henry Mall from Ag Hall in the 1930s or 40s, showing Agricultural Engineering at right and Agronomy to the left
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The Agricultural Engineering Building in 1907
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The Agricultural Chemistry Building in 1912
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The statue of Governor Hoard, created in 1922
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A plaque on the Henry Boulder, explaining the area's history
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