Property Record
NE CORNER OF SUPERIOR AND TOWNSEND
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | Columbia County Fairgrounds & Portage Driving Park |
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Other Name: | Columbia County Fairgrounds Grandstand |
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Reference Number: | 3585 |
Location (Address): | NE CORNER OF SUPERIOR AND TOWNSEND |
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County: | Columbia |
City: | Portage |
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Year Built: | 1935 |
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Survey Date: | 1992 |
Historic Use: | stadium/arena |
Architectural Style: | Art Deco |
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Wall Material: | Concrete |
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Demolished?: | No |
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National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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Additional Information: | WPA project. Fluted pilasters and triangular panels organize elevations; curvilinear parapet; triangular openings at the two main entrances with linear motifs above; series of metal seats and speaker box along west side. Related buildings: fairground structure, concrete block building; pillars, and metal sheds north of stadium (49/8-10). |
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Bibliographic References: | (A) Sanborn-Perris Map 1929. (B) Portage Chamber of Commerce 1938. |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |