1920: The Year the Marathon County Fair was Canceled
In April 1920, the Marathon County Agricultural Society made a surprising announcement: the 52nd annual Marathon County Fair was to be canceled.
W.A. Edward's Remedy Wagon
A recent donation hints at an unusual moment in Marathon County history in the story of William A. Edwards' remedy wagon.
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The Opera House Fire of 1892
On a frigid morning in January 1892, Wausau’s Opera House—and a large portion of the block—was lost to a fire. Wausau had endured fires that were more costly in both property and human lives lost, but the loss of the Opera House was a polarizing event that would lead to the professionalization of the fire department and tough questions for the management of the city.
'The March King' Visits Wausau
Ninety years ago, Wausau was host to a concert by John Philip Sousa. The “March King” was partially though his 35th annual tour, and stopped in Wausau for about 12 hours between November 4th and 5th, 1927.
