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

Delta Upsilon Fraternity House

1906-1907

Photographed by William J. Toman, March 16, 2011

1. Delta Upsilon Fraternity House Marker

Inscription. Founded in the spring of 1885, the Wisconsin Chapter of Delta Upsilon Fraternity has occupied this stately structure since 1907. Delta Upsilon Fraternity is unique among local fraternities as a non-secret Greek letter society since it has no secret meetings, handshakes, passwords or mottoes. This red brick chapter house, decorated with Flemish gables, is an excellent local example of the early English Revival style. It was designed by the local architectural firm of Jennings and Kronenberg.

Erected 1988 by the Madison Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 85.)

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 year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 43° 4.628′ N, 89° 23.731′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is in State-Langdon. It is on North Frances Street 0.1 miles north of Langdon Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 644 North Frances Street, Madison WI 53703, United

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States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chi Psi Lodge (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chi Phi Fraternity (about 700 feet away); Armory & Gymnasium (approx. 0.2 miles away); Woman's Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vietnam War protesters and police clashed here (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Living Room for Campus (approx. 0.2 miles away); Braley House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Born in Madison, the Wisconsin Idea changed the nation (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Photographed by William J. Toman, March 16, 2011

2. Delta Upsilon Fraternity House Marker

This is the southeast corner of the house. The marker is just to the right of this corner next to the front door.

Delta Upsilon Fraternity House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William J. Toman, March 16, 2011

3. Delta Upsilon Fraternity House

This is the Lake Mendota side of the house.

Delta Upsilon Symbol on Fraternity House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William J. Toman, March 16, 2011

4. Delta Upsilon Symbol on Fraternity House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,692 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 16, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.