Wisconsin State Fair's 175-Year Legacy | Milwaukee News

The Wisconsin State Fair turns 175 this year, tracing its roots back to 1851 in Janesville before settling permanently in West Allis in 1892. Though it’s been canceled during wars, pandemics, and even due to a Chicago exposition, the fair’s legacy lives on through the State Fair Archives—built by pioneering historian Jerry Zimmerman—who preserved photos, memorabilia, and stories spanning over a century. From Taft’s visits to horse racing and Uncle Bob’s train, the archives reveal how the fair evolved while staying true to its heart as Wisconsin’s cultural cornerstone. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d07d830134a5d5b9