Christine Rothschild - ROTHSCHILD FAMILY - Wisconsin State Journal
May 27, 1968 - THE CAPITAL TIMES - newspapers.com
Madison, WI newspaper the day after Christine's murder.
Sterling Hall May 2024 - MARI ZOERB HANSEN
Christine's body was discovered just to the right of the main entrance.
Sterling Hall, constructed in 1915 to accommodate physics, political economy, and commerce, expanded in 1958 with a new wing for the army math research center. This center was bombed in August 1970. Today, the building houses the Astronomy and Gender and Women's Studies departments.
Ann Emery Hall May 2024 - MARI ZOERB HANSEN
Christine lived in room 119.
Named after a respected Dean of Women, Ann Emery Hall opened as an independent women's dorm on October 22, 1930. Featuring medieval-style architecture, it became a popular campus residence. However, it closed in 1971 due to a shift towards off-campus living and has since been converted into a private apartment complex.
Ann Emery Hall May 2024 - MARI ZOERB HANSEN
Ann Emery Hall May 2024 - MARI ZOERB HANSEN
Carillon Tower May 2024 - MARI ZOERB HANSEN
Christine's favorite spot on campus.
The Carillon Tower, dedicated in June 1936 with a concert featuring bells playing "On, Wisconsin!" and "Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes," originally had 25 bells. It has since been expanded to 56 bells, covering four and a half octaves.
Bascom Hall, University of Wisconsin-Madison - Rosina Peixoto - License
Bascom Hall, located atop Bascom Hill at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is an iconic building constructed in 1857. It serves as the administrative center, housing the chancellor's office, and features a prominent dome and a statue of Abraham Lincoln. The hall is a popular campus landmark, known for its scenic views over Lake Mendota.
Campus Map today - UW-MADISON
Ann Emery Hall is not on this map because it is now a commercial apartment building. It would have been found in section C-8.
August 1, 1967 - WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL - newspapers.com
The 1967 Milwaukee Riot began on July 30, sparked by rumors of police brutality, leading to several days of looting and arson in a predominantly African-American neighborhood. The National Guard was called in, and the unrest resulted in significant property damage, multiple injuries, and four deaths, highlighting the city's deep racial tensions.
July 24, 1967 - DETROIT FREE PRESS - newspapers.com
The 1967 Detroit Riot started on July 23 following a police raid on an unlicensed bar, sparking five days of intense violence, looting, and arson. Resulting in 43 deaths and over a thousand injuries, it required intervention by the National Guard and federal troops.
June 20, 1967 - LOS ANGELES TIMES - newspapers.com
The Monterey Pop Festival, held in Monterey, CA from June 16-18, 1967, was a pivotal event in rock music and the counterculture movement. It launched the careers of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and The Who with their groundbreaking performances, and introduced Indian classical music to a Western audience through Ravi Shankar. The festival's celebration of musical diversity and artistic expression significantly shaped the counterculture ethos, influencing future events like Woodstock.
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