University Heights Walking Tour
Jennifer Gurske
A past Madison Trust for Historic Preservation walking tour of the University Heights neighborhood.
press release: University Heights: Iconic Architects
Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, Frank Riley, Claude & Starck, Alvan Small—oh my! This distinguished campus-adjacent neighborhood has been home to some of Madison’s most prominent university faculty. As you explore the area, guess (or ask!) what many of the street names have in common.
Starting Location: In front of Olin House, 130 N. Prospect Ave.
Thursday evening tours are at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday morning tours are at 10:00 a.m. Reservations: Reservations are required for all guests.
Cost: $15.00 for adults, $5.00 for students, and FREE for Madison Trust members and children under 5. Learn about membership.
*Purchasing tickets online is required. Under each tour description, you will see a ticket button. Click and you will be taken to the tour page where you can purchase tickets. You can use a credit card or debit card to purchase tickets with an additional transaction fee.
MTHP Members: You will also need to click the ticket button. You will choose the Member Ticket option. Please note, you will need to enter your Member ID. If you do not know your Member ID, please contact us at info@madisonpreservation.org.