University of Wisconsin Science Hall
550 N. Park St., Madison, Wisconsin
Description
Science Hall is associated with Charles R. Van Hise (1857-1918), who was the first geologist in the Nation to apply microscopic lithology to the extensive study of crystalline rocks, and to use those results in the formulation of geological principles. Van Hise's emphasis on the quantitative application of physical and chemical laws to geological problems was one of his greatest contributions to the science of geology. His influential 1904 monograph, A Treatise on Metamorphism, moved geology out of the science of classification and into formulating principles. As a teacher, Van Hise earned a reputation for training geologists who matched his own high standards in scientific research. -- National Historic Landmark statement of significance, November 4, 1993(Please see Van Hise Rock for an example of Prof. Van Hise's work.)
National Register information
- Status
- Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 1993
- Reference number
- 93001616
- Architectural style
- Victorian: Romanesque
- Areas of significance
- Science; Communications
- Level of significance
- National
- Evaluation criteria
- A - Event; B - Person
- Property type
- Building
- Historic functions
- College; Research facility
- Current functions
- College; Research facility
- Periods of significance
- 1875-1899; 1900-1924; 1925-1949
- Significant years
- 1888; 1903; 1910
Sources
- Wikipedia
- J.R. Manning - thekitchenguy [at] sbcglobal [dot] net
- National Register database - Reference number 93001616
- National Historic Landmark information
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