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Updated: 6:08 PM Aug 22, 2008
Two Marshfield Sites Added to State Historical Registry
Marshfield can brag about two sites that are now a part of the Wisconsin Register of Historic Places. The first is the neighborhood around the Upham Mansion, which houses the North Wood County Historical Society. The other is the Parkin Place building, a former dairy that now houses the Central Waters Brewpub and West 14th restaurants.
Posted: 5:02 PM Aug 22, 2008Reporter: Liz Hayes Email Address: lhayes@wsaw.com |
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Marshfield can brag about two sites that are now a part of the Wisconsin Register of Historic Places.
The first is the neighborhood around the Upham Mansion, which houses the North Wood County Historical Society.
The other is the Parkin Place building, a former dairy that now houses the Central Waters Brewpub and West 14th restaurants.
"The building was actually built in 1941 after a big fire burned down a pre-existing building that the Parkin family had built here. John Parkin and his Dad decided to build a fire proof building," said Paul Meier, one of six owners of Parkin Place.
Meier says there's a good chance teh building will also be added to the National Historic Registry, and that many in the Marshfield area are not aware of the rich history surrounding the building.
He says the Parkin family was heavily involved in the formation of dairy co-ops in the state and was also part of the 'Got Milk' movement.
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