Delafield in Waukesha County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Delafield Fish Hatchery

Photographed by Paul F, September 20, 2009

1. Delafield Fish Hatchery Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1907, the impressive Delafield Fish Hatchery stands as a reminder of Wisconsin's dependence upon its plentiful fishing waters. In the early 20th century, Wisconsin's growing concern over lake and stream fish depletion led to a state fish hatchery program for propagating fish. The Delafield Fish Hatchery was the second hatchery built under this program. Originally comprised of 32 acres, the hatchery was designed by State Architect John T.W. Jennings. The grounds included six holding ponds, 1,430 feet of pipe line and the hatchery building. The building is superbly constructed of fieldstone walls, split and chosen for their color and texture. Two interior concrete tanks were once used to hatch walleye-pike eggs while bass fish eggs were hatched in two ponds on the property. Fish fry (baby fish) were transported to nearby lakes and streams by electric railway. The Delafield Fish Hatchery was used until 1953 when it was converted into a research center. In 1980, the hatchery and surrounding parks were deeded by the state to the city for public recreation.

Erected 1998 by the Wisconsin Historical Society.

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(Marker Number 391.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Natural Resources • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 43° 3.652′ N, 88° 24.41′ W. Marker is in Delafield, Wisconsin, in Waukesha County. It is on Main Street (County Route DR) 0.1 miles east of Wells Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 421 Main Street, Delafield WI 53018, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin and in Greater Milwaukee.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hawks Inn

Photographed by A. Toman, August 7, 2011

2. Delafield Fish Hatchery Marker

(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. John Chrysostom Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. John's Military Academy (approx. 0.3 miles away); Northwestern Military and Naval Academy (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cushing Memorial Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bishop Jackson Kemper Home Built 1849 (approx. 0.9 miles away); Nashotah Mission (approx. 1.8 miles away); Lapham Peak (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delafield.

Delafield Fish Hatchery and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul F, September 30, 2009

3. Delafield Fish Hatchery and Marker

Delafield Fish Hatchery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William J. Toman, May 31, 2010

4. Delafield Fish Hatchery

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 2,259 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 12, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on September 7, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on June 21, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. 4. submitted on June 12, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.