AOSS Building History
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Title
AOSS Building History
Description
The images in this collection document the establishment of a new center for space and meteorological research and education. In 1964, the University of Wisconsin-Madison achieved an agreement with NASA, the National Science Foundation, and the State of Wisconsin to support construction of a high rise building to house the Department of Meteorology and the Space Science and Engineering Center, founded by Verner E. Suomi in 1965.
SSEC researchers and Department of Meteorology faculty moved into the new building at 1225 W. Dayton Street in October 1968. The formal dedication was held one year later.
SSEC researchers and Department of Meteorology faculty moved into the new building at 1225 W. Dayton Street in October 1968. The formal dedication was held one year later.
Subject
Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Sciences Building, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Rights
Not all of the material in the collection is in the public domain. Researchers are responsible for addressing copyright issues. The physical collection must be viewed in the Library during normal business hours.
Date
1963-1964
Collection Items
A new center for space and meteorological research and education
Early vision, mission, and planning for a collaborative research center in the space and atmospheric sciences, 1963-1964.
Building model
Approved model of Earth and Space Science Building planned for corner of West Dayton and North Orchard Streets. Construction to begin by November 1966 and completed by November 1968.
Site approval
Motion to approve building site, University of Wisconsin Board of Regents meeting, 22 December 1964.
Approval of concept drawings
Motion to approve concept drawings, planned facility use and estimated cost of project. University of Wisconsin Board of Regents meeting, 4 February 1966.
Building construction
View from Dayton Street facing east. Orchard Street intersection visible, 1967.
Building construction (3)
View from Dayton Street facing west with Camp Randall arch visible at end of street, 1967.
