The Marathon County Fairgrounds are located in Wausau, Wisconsin. In 1980, the site was added to the National Register of Historic Places.[1][2]
Marathon County Fairgrounds | |
 Marathon County Fairgrounds | |
| Location | Stewart Ave. Wausau, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 44°57′24″N 89°38′50″W / 44.9567°N 89.64728°W |
| NRHP reference No. | 80000160 |
| Added to NRHP | May 1, 1980 |
History edit
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.
References edit
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "Marathon Park - Exhibition Building". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
- ^ "Marathon County Fairgrounds". Waymarking.com. Retrieved 2012-03-01.