Category: Wisconsin
The Portage at Portage
It is still revered as one of the most difficult canal building projects ever undertaken–a project to tame a rapidly descending river by building locks…
The Lights That Turned Night to Day
Reports say the lights in this home made it seem like night had turned to day. In fact, the lights were so bright, people from…
A Place Called Taliesan
Ask an American who is the most famous architect in their country’s history and this man’s name is probably at the top of the list. …
The Most Famous Architect in the US
Most people know him as a famous architect. They don’t realize his early years and perhaps the inspiration for his own home, grew from his…
A Museum Dedicated to the Circus
It all began with Albert, Otto, Alfred, Charles, and John. Without their last names, those first names might not mean anything to you. Put together…
Dancing With a Spring In Your Step
Most people like to work in buildings that have a solid floor underneath them. The fact that this place has a floor with springs is what has…
An Important Product to Keep the Economy Afloat
This city had one important product that kept its economy afloat. That’s because the product, actually floated. Sound confusing? We’ll unravel the story… https://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2014/10/20Oct14-Wausau-1.mp3Podcast: Play in…
Sly As A Fox
The Fromm Brothers might be said to have been as “sly as a fox.” That’s because their business plan led them to develop the silver fox, an…
The Center of the Hemisphere
Head west on highway 29 from Wausau, Wisconsin, then turned north, back west, then back north…and then, find yourself next to a sign on the edge…
A Recognizable Last Name
It all began with Albert, Otto, Alfred, Charles, and John. Without their last names, those first names might not mean anything to you. Put together…
