Marathon County Fairgrounds

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Marathon County Fairgrounds
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Marathon County Fairgrounds
LocationStewart Ave.
Wausau, Wisconsin
Coordinates 44°57′24″N89°38′50″W / 44.9567°N 89.64728°W / 44.9567; -89.64728 Coordinates: 44°57′24″N89°38′50″W / 44.9567°N 89.64728°W / 44.9567; -89.64728
NRHP reference No. 80000160
Added to NRHPMay 1, 1980

The Marathon County Fairgrounds are located in Wausau, Wisconsin. In 1980, the site was added to the National Register of Historic Places. [1] [2]

History

The county fair, now known as the Wisconsin Valley Fair, has been held at the site since 1868. [3] It features a stock judging pavilion (pictured) that was designed by Alexander C. Eschweiler and built in 1921. [1] Other features on the site include a carousel, a kids' train, a curling club and campgrounds.

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References

  1. 1 2 Filipowicz, Diane H. (December 1979). "Eschweiler Thematic Resources of Marathon County, Wisconsin" (PDF). National Register of Historic Places - Registration Form. US Dept. of the Interior - National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  2. "Marathon Park - Exhibition Building". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  3. "Marathon County Fairgrounds". Waymarking.com. Retrieved 2012-03-01.