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History of UWSMPH Facilities

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  • Science Hall and Chemical Engineering Building

    Science Hall and Chemical Engineering Building
    The first medical school classes were held when the University of Wisconsin was established in 1848 in the attics of Science Hall and the old Chemical Engineering Building. The aptly named "Attic Medical School" provided a two-year program for students after which they would finish their education at different medical schools. The Chemical Engineering Building was torn down and replaced by the Helen C. White building. Photo Credit
  • North Hall

    North Hall
    The school moved to North Hall from 1883-1889. The pharmacy school was moved to South Hall during this time. Photo Credit
  • University Clinical Building

    University Clinical Building
    The University Clinical Building was used for administration, laboratories, diagnosis and treatment rooms. Photo Credit
  • Student Infirmiry and Bradley Memorial Hospital

    Student Infirmiry and Bradley Memorial Hospital
    The Bradley Memorial Hospital and the Student Infirmiry were the first buildings created specifically for clinical purposes. The Student Infirmiry was officially opened in 1919 but was used by patients during the flu epidemic from 1918-1919. Photo Credit
  • Wisconsin Orthopedic Hospital for Children

    Wisconsin Orthopedic Hospital for Children
    Its purpose was to provide surgical, medical and therapeutic treatment for crippled children whose parents could not provide medical treatment for them otherwise. Photo Credit
  • McArdle Cancer Research Building

    McArdle Cancer Research Building
    It is currently located at 1400 University Avenue. Photo Credit
  • William S. Middleton Health Sciences Library

    William S. Middleton Health Sciences Library
    The Medical Library was used by both students and staff. Its contents were moved to the Health Sciences Learning Center in 2004. Photo Credit
  • Clinical Science Center

    Clinical Science Center
    This includes the UW Hospital and Clinics, UW School of Nursing, UW School of Medicine and Public Health clinical science departments, the Wisconsin Clinical Cancer Center and the Frank L. Weston Clinical Science Center Library. Photo Credit
  • Health Sciences Learning Center

    Health Sciences Learning Center
    The building was created for the purpose of clinical skills training and classroom instruction for the UW medical and nursing schools. It also houses administrative offices and the Ebling Health Sciences Library. Photo Credit
  • Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research

    Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research
    The WIMR is scheduled for completion in fall of 2013. It will feature research dedicated to Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, heart and vascular disease, vision, cell and regenerative biology and cancer. WIMR will allow clinicians from UW Hospital and Clinics to collaborate with scientists to improve patients' health. Photo Credit