Delafield Fish Hatchery
Delafield Fish Hatchery | |
| Location | 421 Main St. Delafield, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Built | 1907 |
| Architect | J. T. W. Jennings |
| Architectural style | Victorian |
| NRHP reference No. | 81000064 |
| Added to NRHP | May 13, 1981 |
The Delafield Fish Hatchery is located in Delafield, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.[1]
History
The fish hatchery was constructed as part of Wisconsin's program to replenish local bodies of water after concerns they were being over-fished. In addition to the building, the grounds included six ponds and more than 1,400 feet of pipe line.[2] The building featured two interior concrete tanks. Fish that were bred on the site include walleye and bass.
The hatchery served its original purpose until 1953, when it was converted into a research center. In 1980, the state deeded the site to the city and has since been used for public recreation.
References
- ^ "Delafield Fish Hatchery". Landmark Hunter.com. Retrieved 2013-06-26.
- ^ "Delafield Fish Hatchery". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2013-06-26.
Categories:
- Buildings and structures in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
- Fish hatcheries in the United States
- Government buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Wisconsin
- Victorian architecture in Wisconsin
- Government buildings completed in 1907
- Agricultural buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places