Old Market Place in Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Nichols Station
Balch and Lippert, Architects
| — | 1917 | — |
Photographed by William J. Toman, November 5, 2011
1. Nichols Station Marker
Designated October 25, 1993
Erected 2011 by the Madison Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 110.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin, Madison Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 25, 1853.
Location. 43° 4.83′ N, 89° 22.995′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is in Old Market Place. It is at the intersection of East Gorham Street and North Franklin Street, on the
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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: Voluntarios Internacionales de la Libertad (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gates of Heaven Synagogue (about 500 feet away); Irene and Robert Connor Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away); Anna and Cornelius Collins Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gloria Dei Evangelical Lutheran Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Governor's Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Timothy Brown House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mansion Hill Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers
Photographed by William J. Toman, November 5, 2011
2. Nichols Station Marker
The marker is on the right corner of the building in this photo. The building has been converted into apartments.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Bernard - Hoover Boat House (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding Nichols Station. According to the Madison Landmarks Commission, "Nichols Station [is] also known as the Madison Water Works... Engineers for the construction of the station faced the challenge of constructing the building around and eventually enclosing the still-operating old pumping station. The station continued operation until 1976. The design of the pumping station reflects the influence of the Prairie School of architecture, uncommon in utilitarian structures. Design details of this main station were used in most of the smaller stations that sprung up around the city as Madison grew."
Photographed by William J. Toman, November 5, 2011
3. Nichols Station Marker
The marker is on the corner on the left. This is the northwest side of the building, which faces Lake Mendota.
Photographed by William J. Toman, November 5, 2011
4. Nichols Station
The southeast side of the building, which is now surrounded by another apartment building on two sides.
Photographed by William J. Toman, November 5, 2011
5. Nichols Station
The east corner of the building.
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6. Nichols Station
What was apparently a smokestack on the northeast side of the building was truncated and capped with a deck for one of the apartments.
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7. Nichols Station
A closeup view of the smokestack deck.
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8. Nichols Station
The smokestack deck from an internal courtyard.
Photographed by William J. Toman, November 5, 2011
9. The Remaining Allis-Chalmers Pump
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10. The Remaining Allis-Chalmers Pump
This view shows the Allis-Chalmers stamp and a plaque stating "City of Madison 1920."
Photographed by William J. Toman, November 5, 2011
11. The Remaining Allis-Chalmers Pump
A closeup of the pump wheel on the steam-driven pump.
Photographed by William J. Toman, November 5, 2011
12. The Remaining Allis-Chalmers Pump
Photographed by William J. Toman, November 5, 2011
13. The Remaining Allis-Chalmers Pump
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 929 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on November 6, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.
