Rothschild Pavilion
National Register of Historic Places

Rothschild Pavilion

Rothschild, Marathon County, Wisconsin
Listed
June 26, 2002
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
02000708

About this property

The Rothschild Pavilion is a dance hall located in Rothschild, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. The Wausau Street Railway Company built a pavilion at this site in 1908 as an attraction to encourage residents to take the trolley eight miles down from Wausau. This first pavilion was built of timbers, logs and slabs of bark, with burlap curtains in case of rain. This rustic structure burned in 1911 and was replaced with the current building. The pavilion's wooden dance floor is supported by railroad car springs on top of granite stone foundations, giving it a special bounce effect often referred to as "floating". It is believed to be the only one of its kind in the United States. The pavilion hosted ballroom dancing accompanied by Lawrence Welk and Guy Lombardo and their orchestras, among others, and later Buddy Holly and his band, and many local functions like wedding dances, proms, and family reunions. The surrounding Pine Park has at times also boasted a baseball field, a zoo, a hockey rink, a ski jump, and a roller coaster.

Location

1104 Park St.
Rothschild, Marathon County, Wisconsin
44.89875, -89.61650

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Rothschild Pavilion listed on the National Register?

Rothschild Pavilion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 26, 2002.

What type of historic resource is Rothschild Pavilion?

Rothschild Pavilion is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Rothschild Pavilion?

The period of significance for Rothschild Pavilion is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1908.

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