Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Phi Gamma Delta House

Law, Law and Potter, Architects

— 1928 —

Phi Gamma Delta House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William J. Toman, April 22, 2012

1. Phi Gamma Delta House Marker

Inscription. This house is significant for its association with the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity as well as for its English Tudor revival style design by local master architects Law, Law and Potter. Executed in rusticated local limestone, the fraternity commissioned this house and therefore its interior plan is specially suited to the needs of an active fraternity. The house is divided into three sections: the street-facing part has a reception room and accommodations for visiting alumni; the lakeside pavilion houses social functions; and connecting the two is a dormitory for resident students.

Designated April 25, 1983

Erected 2012 by the Madison Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 72.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin, Madison Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 25, 1836.

Location. 43° 4.706′ N, 89° 23.419′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker is at the intersection of Langdon Street and Wisconsin Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Langdon Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16 Langdon Street, Madison WI 53703, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker. World-famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright called Madison his hometown (within shouting distance of this marker); Beecroft House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Van Slyke House (about 300 feet away); Suhr House (about 400 feet away); James Mears House (about 500 feet away); Quisling Towers Apartments (about 500 feet away); Breese J. Stevens House (about 600 feet away); Keenan House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Regarding Phi Gamma Delta House. According to the Madison Landmarks Commission, "This campus home of graduate and undergraduate members of Mu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, this imposing English Tudor revival style house was designed by Law, Law and Potter, Madison's most successful architectural firm in the 1920s and 1930s. The floor plan has three parts, with the 'Alumni Cottage' at the front, the dormitory section in the middle and the stately 'Great Hall' lakeside. This unique concept was developed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, who worked on early designs for the house."

Photographed By William J. Toman, April 22, 2012

2. Phi Gamma Delta House Marker

The marker is on the ground near the sidewalk.

Phi Gamma Delta House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William J. Toman, April 22, 2012

3. Phi Gamma Delta House

Photographed By William J. Toman, April 22, 2012

4. Phi Gamma Delta House

This view of the east side of the house shows how it descends down the hill to the lake.

Photographed By William J. Toman, April 22, 2012

5. Phi Gamma Delta House

This is a view of the lake side of the house.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,139 times since then and 134 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 19, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 4, 5. submitted on May 22, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.