Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The School of Pharmacy
University of Wisconsin
Photographed By William J. Toman, June 17, 2010
1. The School of Pharmacy Marker
The School of Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin, which began on this site in 1883, pioneered in America the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy as a professional degree (first awarded 1895) and the Doctor of Philosophy in pharmaceutical specialties as a research degree (first awarded 1902).Erected 1974 by The American Institute of the History of Pharmacy on the 125th anniversary of the University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Events • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 43° 4.493′ N, 89° 24.195′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker can be reached from Lincoln Drive. The marker is on South Hall on Bascom Hill on the University of Wisconsin campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1055 Bascom Mall, Madison WI 53706, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Global Vision (a few steps from this marker); The First Dance (within shouting distance of this marker); North Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Statue
Photographed By William J. Toman, June 17, 2010
2. South Hall
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 520 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
