Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Washington Grade and Orthopedic School
John Flad, Architect
| | 1939 | |
Photographed by William J. Toman
1. Washington Grade and Orthopedic School Marker
Designated March 30, 1999
Erected 2012 by the Madison Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 140.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin, Madison Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 30, 2008.
Location. 43° 4.242′ N, 89° 23.661′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is at the intersection of West Dayton Street and North Bedford Street, on the right when traveling east on West Dayton Street. Touch for map.
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, 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: Wiedenbeck-Dobelin Warehouse (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Milwaukee Road Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grimm Book Bindery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Luther Memorial Chapel (approx. Ό mile away); James Doris Farmhouse (approx. Ό mile away); James and Bridget Casserly House (approx. Ό mile away); Derrick C. Bush House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Spirit of Greenbush (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Temperance Movement Battled Madison's Breweries (was
Photographed by William J. Toman, February 26, 2012
2. Washington Grade and Orthopedic School Marker
The marker is near the northeast corner of the building, which is one of the "curved corners" mentioned in the marker. This is the view looking west down West Dayton Street.
Regarding Washington Grade and Orthopedic School. According to the Madison Landmarks Commission, "This building was funded by the federal Public Works Administration during the Great Depression, and is a significant example of the Art Moderne style applied to an academic building. Rounded corners, concrete banding at the sill line, and a concrete water table produce the streamlined effect. Decorative metal window grilles with stylized chevrons and feather-like verticals complete the Art-Moderne design. This school replaced three older, smaller schools in the area, and specialized in serving children with disabilities, especially children who had been stricken with polio."
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. This is a list of markers for buildings designed by John Flad.
Additional keywords. Architecture
Photographed by William J. Toman, February 26, 2012
3. Washington Grade and Orthopedic School Marker
This is another view of the northeast corner of the building, but featuring the North Bedford Street side.
Photographed by William J. Toman, February 26, 2012
4. Washington Grade and Orthopedic School
This is the main entrance to the building, which is now the Ruth Bachhuber Doyle Administration Building for the school district.
Photographed by William J. Toman, February 26, 2012
5. Washington Grade and Orthopedic School
This is another view of the main entrance to the building, which is currently the Ruth Bachhuber Doyle Administration Building for the school district.
Photographed by William J. Toman, February 26, 2012
6. Washington Grade and Orthopedic School
This is a closeup of the decorative metal window grilles the Madison Landmarks Commission says are part of the Art Moderne design. This view also shows the 1939 "cornerstone" of the building.
Photographed by William J. Toman, February 26, 2012
7. Washington Grade and Orthopedic School
This is another closeup of the decorative metal window grilles with stylized chevrons and feather-like verticals that the Madison Landmarks Commission says are part of the Art Moderne design.
Photographed by William J. Toman, February 26, 2012
8. Washington Grade and Orthopedic School
This is the west end of the building on North Frances Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 29, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,370 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 29, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 1, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 8. submitted on March 3, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.
