| Additional Information: | A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the State Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation.
These ponds feature irregular shaped plan configurations, earthen foundations, and stone exteriors. (See photo code ON 10/29 for a district shot).
Description of Complex:
The Woodruff State Fish Hatchery (39 07E-08) is located two and a half miles east of Woodruff on County Route J in Oneida County. This facility is one of the largest producers of muskellunge in the world, with an annual production of about 45,000 large muskie fingerlings. The fish hatchery was established in 1901 as a bass hatchery. It was then known as the Minoqua Hatchery. Since the name change, the Woodruff Hatchery has produced millions of muskellunge, northern pike, and walleye.
The hatchery complex consists of a carpenter shop (10/25, 1938), two garages (10/26, 10/27, 1938 and 1947), an office (10/30, 1929), two net houses (10/31, 10/33, 1936 and 1937), and two storage buildings (10/34, 10/32, 1935, 1937). All of the buildings are painted an aubusson green, and have white wood trim details. They are constructed with wood drop siding and exposed rafter tails. The buildings within the hatchery complex are all consturcted in this fashion and all are in excellent condition. This facility has been considered a potential Historic District. |
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