Downer Woods in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Photographed By Paul F, May 25, 2010
1. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Marker
Milwaukee’s State Normal School, which was founded in 1885 on the city’s west side to train teachers, relocated in 1909 to this building, Mitchell Hall, then located on 11–1/2 acres. Designed by Van Ryn and de Gelleke, expanded in 1912, and named after a distinguished Milwaukee family, Mitchell Hall continued as “Old Main” when the institution became degree-granting Milwaukee State Teachers College in 1927 and Wisconsin State College in 1951. The College merged with the University of Wisconsin’s Milwaukee Extension Center in 1955-56 to become the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The campus soon expanded to 91 acres, facilities were continuously constructed, and both undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including doctorates, grew and developed, with a student body of more than 25,000 as early as 1974. Mitchell Hall, renovated in 1977, continues to provide major classroom and office facilities.
Erected 1992 by State Historical Society of Wisconsin. (Marker Number 308.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 43° 4.552′ N, 87° 52.687′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Milwaukee-Downer College (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Golda Meir (about 800 feet away); Milwaukee-Downer College Buildings (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carl Sandburg Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lake Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Prehistoric Burial Mound (approx. half a mile away); Lueddemann’s-On-The-River (approx. 0.7 miles away); North Point Light Station (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Also see . . . University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. University website homepage (Submitted on July 10, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Photographed By Paul F, May 25, 2010
2. Mitchell Hall
circa 1910
3. The New State Normal School, Milwaukee, Wis.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 980 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on October 31, 2015. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
