Photograph
Round Barn

A large round barn, built as a show barn and arena, standing on the grounds of the Central Wisconsin State Fair. The barn has a band of clerestory windows and a cupola. A windmill is behind the barn on the left. Painted on the barn are signs: "F.A. Felhofer Designed Erected," "World's Largest Round Barn," and "Farm Products Exhibit Up-Stairs." |
Image ID: | 129851 |
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Creation Date: | 1936 |
Creator Name: | Marquardt |
City: | Marshfield |
County: | Wood |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Wisconsin Conservation Department photographs and films, 1930-1957 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | PH Series 2375.1.1 |
Original Dimensions: | 7 x 5 inches |
According to the website of the Central Wisconsin State Fair, the barn was built 1915-1916, is 150 feet in diameter and 70 feet tall to the top of the cupola. |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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