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University of Wisconsin Dairy Barn

University of Wisconsin Dairy Barn is a historic place in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 31, 2002, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 02000600.

Madison, Dane County, WisconsinListed May 31, 2002NRIS #02000600★ National Historic Landmark
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What is University of Wisconsin Dairy Barn?

The University of Wisconsin Dairy Barn is a building located on the campus of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Built in 1897, the building played an important role in the field of dairy science during the 20th century. It has been used both as a teaching facility and as a site for agricultural research. It is significant for its association with the single-grain experiment, performed from 1907 to 1911 by Stephen Babcock. The UW Dairy Barn was declared a National Historic Landmark in 2005.

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Listing details

Name
University of Wisconsin Dairy Barn
City
Madison
County
Dane County
State
Wisconsin
Listed on the National Register
May 31, 2002
NRIS reference number
02000600
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
43.07457, -89.41839
When was University of Wisconsin Dairy Barn listed on the National Register?

University of Wisconsin Dairy Barn was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 31, 2002.

Where is University of Wisconsin Dairy Barn located?

University of Wisconsin Dairy Barn is located in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin at approximately 43.07457, -89.41839. See the map above.

Is University of Wisconsin Dairy Barn a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. University of Wisconsin Dairy Barn is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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