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

Doty School

Claude and Starck, Architect

— 1906 —

Doty School Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William J. Toman

1. Doty School Marker

Inscription. Built during a population boom in Madison, Doty School replaced the smaller Fourth Ward School built on this site in 1866. When it opened, the new school was renamed for Madison's founder, James Duane Doty, the person responsible for Madison's selection as the state capital in 1836. Claude and Starck were prolific local architects who designed school houses across the state, as well as many of Madison's turn-of-the-century residences. The building was converted to condominiums in 1983.

Designated October 15, 2002

Erected 2012 by the Madison Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 156.)

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 October 15, 1894.

Location. 43° 4.149′ N, 89° 23.132′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker is at the intersection of West Wilson Street and South Broom Street, on the right when traveling east on West Wilson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 351 West Wilson Street, Madison WI 53703, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. La Follette House (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Stoner House (about 500 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Dowling Apartments (about 600 feet away); Nathan Dane (about 700 feet away); Law Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Nolen Causeway (approx. 0.2 miles away); Derrick C. Bush House (approx. 0.2 miles away); James and Bridget Casserly House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

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 Claude and Starck.

Additional keywords. Architecture

Photographed By William J. Toman, February 26, 2012

2. Doty School Marker

Note the "Doty School" carved in stone over the main entrance. The marker is next to the small window to the left of the door.

Photographed By William J. Toman, February 26, 2012

3. Doty School Marker

This is the West Main Street side of the building, which includes the main entrance.

Photographed By William J. Toman, February 26, 2012

4. Doty School Marker

This is the South Broom Street side of the building.

Photographed By William J. Toman, February 26, 2012

5. Doty School

The Lake Monona side of the school is on the right.

Photographed By Lynne Bliss, 1932

6. Doty School

The Doty School is shown in this view during the time it was used for handicapped students, many of whom were victims of polio.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 29, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 740 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 29, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on March 3, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 4, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 6. submitted on October 29, 2023, by Lynne Bliss of Peyton, Colorado.