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Historical Attractions
Few people had as great an impact on Wausau/Central Wisconsin as Walter McIndoe. When McIndoe arrived in the late 1840s, the area was called Big Bull Falls. He played a major role in renaming the town Wausau, a Chippewa word meaning a far away place, and became known himself as the Father of Wausau. McIndoe was also instrumental in establishing Marathon County on February 9, 1850. At that time, the county stretched all the way to Lake Superior, and Wausau was named the county seat. Today, Marathon County is the largest of Wisconsin’s 72 counties and continues to prosper from the efforts of those in the past.
The Andrew Warren Historic District & East Hill Located on the northeast edge of downtown Wausau, The Andrew Warren Historic District has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1984. East of the Warren District begins an even larger historic district, the East Hill District, named for the hill rising abruptly on the east side of the Wisconsin River valley. More»
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Stretching across six states, Highway 51 connects Hurley, WI with LaPlace, LA. Placing an emphasis on the journey itself, this route winds through small towns, fantastic scenery, and slices of Americana at every turn.
A fascinating display of antique farm equipment and tools including vintage dairy artifacts, large wagons, carriages and more. The
collection is well organized and labeled for easy viewing.
The Rothschild Pavilion was built in 1911 and has undergone fantastic changes in the past few years and is now a venue offering functional and flexible space for a variety of events.
The Grand Theater is a beautiful Grecian-revival structure that represents a truly “grand” era for performing arts. Originally opened in 1927, the theater contains classic examples of colonnades, marble statues and the original solid Bedford limestone facade.
This landmark is a highly recognized symbol of Wausau. Wausau Insurance Companies used the depot as its trademark as early as 1954.
This lovely brick house was built in 1914 for the Yawkey’s daughter Leigh and her husband Aytchmonde P. Woodson.
The Cyrus and Alice Yawkey house, a 1900/1901 Classical Revival styled house, was designed by Milwaukee architects Van Ryn and de Gelleke. In 1907 the Yawkeys hired architect George W.
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