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Property Location
| Location (Address) | CA1800 S CENTRAL AVE |
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| County | Wood |
| City/Village | Marshfield |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1911 |
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| Survey Date | 2005 |
| Historic Use | rolling stock/locomotive |
| Architectural Style | NA (unknown or not a building) |
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| Architect | American Locomotive Co. (Alco) |
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| Demolished | No |
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| Additional Comments | A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. THIS NOW STATIONARY RAILROAD STEAM LOCOMOTIVE WAS OPERATED BY THE SOO LINE. IN 1956 IT WAS DONATED TO THE CITY OF MARSHFIELD AND IT HAS NOW BEEN RESTORED AND PLACED UNDER COVER IN WILDWOOD PARK. |
| Bibliographic References | INFORMATIONAL PLAQUE BY ENGINE. SCHNITZLER, DONALD H. (ED.) THE MARSHFIELD STORY. VOL. 1., AMHERST, WI, 1997, P. 110. "Soo Line/Wisconsin Central 2442, Marshfield Historic Brochure," Marshfield Historic Preservation Committee, ca. 2019 |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Soo Line Steam Locomotive 2442 |
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| National Register Listing Date | May 13, 2009 |
| State Register Listing Date | Jul 18, 2009 |
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Circa 1800 South Central Avenue
09000310
Located in Marshfield, Wood County
2340 CHURCH ST / BUS 51
73213
Located in Stevens Point, Portage County
