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2022 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Based on the 1991 survey photos, the stairs were constructed on an earthen hillside and appear to consist of a concrete tread and rock-lined risers. The field notes and survey report did not provide a location of the stairs. The field notes indicate that the stairs were constructed in 1927; however, a journal log of hatchery staff indicates that in 1954 a stair was constructed from the Foreman’s Residence down to the raceways. The stairs were not relocated in the 2022 survey and are presumed to be non-extant. There presently are poured concrete stairs from the Foreman’s Residence to the raceways that may have replaced the earlier rock-lined stair.
1991 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
These stairs feature a concrete foundation, and a stone wall. Other structures near this site include two residences, a raceway, a bridge, a garage and a fish hatchery. (See Map Codes 29/19, 29/20, 29/21, 29/22, 29/23, 30/4).
DESCRIPTION OF COMPLEX:
The Brule River State Fish Hatchery is located one and a half miles south of Brule off of Highway 27 in Douglass County. Located in the beautiful Brule River State Forest, the hatchery is a scenic, serene spot to view first hand how the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources raised fish. Built as a rearing station in 1927, it did not hatch eggs, it received all of the fish from other hatcheries. From the beginning of operations in 1927 until 1988, all of the raceways were outdoors. In 1988, a building was constructed over the raceways to protect the sensitive young fish raised in those areas. Presently, Brule River Fish Hatchery does hatch eggs and raise fish. The addition of facilities to hatch eggs classifies the facility as a hatchery instead of a rearing station.
The complex consists of two private residences, rearing buildings, a shop/office, and garages. The buildings, more used for hatchery operations, are all built with pale adam green wood board and white wood trim. The residences differ in style, but are painted with the same color scheme. The buildings are in above average condition and the raceways are also beautifully well-kept. |
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