Circus Hotel | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Circus Hotel

Circus Hotel | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
This old hotel was known variously as the Park, Brick, or Circus hotel and dates from the 1870s. The large brick structure has a front gable with fancy shingle work. At the time of this photograph, the building housed the Oddfellows hall, Freitag plumbing and Fey and Fey sheet metal works; it later became a Chevrolet dealership.
DESCRIPTION
This old hotel was known variously as the Park, Brick, or Circus hotel and dates from the 1870s. The large brick structure has a front gable with fancy shingle work. At the time of this photograph, the building housed the Oddfellows hall, Freitag plumbing and Fey and Fey sheet metal works; it later became a Chevrolet dealership.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:66899
Creation Date: 1926
Creator Name:Cole, Harry Elsworth, 1861-1928
City:Delavan
County:Walworth
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Harry Ellsworth Cole papers, 1837-1929
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PH 155 D
Original Dimensions:5.5 x 3.5 inches
SUBJECTS
Brickwork
Commercial buildings
Trees
Billboards
Cities and towns
Outdoor photography
Hotels
Signs and signboards
Facades

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