Delafield Fish Hatchery - Delafield, WI - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

Text on the marker reads:
"Constructed in 1907, the impressive Delafield Fish Hatchery stands as a reminder of Wisconsin's dependence upon its plentiful fishing waters. In the early 20th century, Wisconsin's growing concern over lake and stream fish depletion led to a state fish hatchery program for propagating fish. The Delafield Fish Hatchery was the second hatchery built under this program. Originally comprised of 32 acres, the hatchery was designed by State Architect John T. W. Jennings. The grounds included six holding ponds, 1,430 feet of pipe line and the hatchery building. The building is superbly constructed of fieldstone walls, split and chosen for their color and texture. Two interior concrete tanks were once used to hatch walleye-pike eggs while bass fish eggs were hatched in two ponds on the property. Fish fry (baby fish) were transported to nearby lakes and streams by electric railway. The Delafield Fish Hatchery was used until 1953 when it was converted into a research center. In 1980, the hatchery and surrounding parks were deeded by the state to the city for public recreation."

Street address: 421 Main St Delafield, WI USA 53018 County / Borough / Parish: Waukesha Year listed: 1981 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering: Architect: Jennings,J.T.W.; Style: Late Victorian Periods of significance: 1900-1924 Historic function: Agriculture/Subsistence: Fishing Facility Or Site Current function: City functions Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Privately owned?: Not Listed Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 1: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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