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Property Location
| Location (Address) | 513 E 17TH ST |
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| County | Wood |
| City/Village | Marshfield |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1915 |
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| Survey Date | 1978 |
| Historic Use | barn-centric |
| Architectural Style | Astylistic Utilitarian Building |
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| Demolished | No |
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| Additional Comments | 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 Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. CUPOLA BEARS THE LEGEND "WORLD'S LARGEST ROUND BARN". |
| Bibliographic References | MARSHFIELD NEWS-HERALD 11/15/1994. MARSHFIELD NEWS HERALD 10/17/1995. Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune 7/25/2002. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Central Wisconsin State Fair Round Barn |
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| National Register Listing Date | Mar 21, 1997 |
| State Register Listing Date | Jul 26, 1996 |
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Round Barn
1936
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 bar...




