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HISTORIC PARKIN PLACE
Home of West 14th Restaurant (upper level) and
Central Waters BrewPub (lower level)
Welcome to Parkin Place! Built in 1941 by a special Marshfield family
as a dairy processing plant, this building served Marshfield until the
business was sold in 1966. Some of you may remember the "Susie Bar" or
"Todd Twins"; these dairy desserts were names after Susie and Todd
Parkin, grandchildren of Wilbur Parkin and children of John and Clyle
Parkin. In addition to being a "state of the art" ice cream facility,
Wisconsin dairy politics was also a part of this building's past. The
"milk wars" fought here in Marshfield between grocery retailers and
local dairy producers helped consolidate the modern dairy cooperatives
we have today. The organization that John Parkin helped to start is the
same organization that, today, brings us the "Got Milk?" campaign and
other dairy promotional efforts.
Parkin Dairy was noted for the elegant molded ice cream desserts that
were made to order and featured regularly at parties and dinners around
Marshfield. Some of these original, unique molds are displayed here
today because of the generous loan of the Parkin Family. Some day we
may have the courage to actually try and use the mold, and provide you
with a nostalgic ice cream dessert.
Nothing lasts forever, either people or buildings. After the dairy
facilities were sold and closed down, the building served as a storage
facility, home for a bar, shops, and an apartment. With no specific
purpose, gradual deterioration occurred. In 2004, we decided to restore
and revitalize the old brick structure into a modern brewpub and
restaurant facility. Featuring the culinary skills of Joe and Cari Loos from
West 14th
and the skills of the brewmasters of Central Waters
Brewing Co., we have developed a dining complex that literally has
something for everyone-all under one roof. The building has been
entirely renovated and upgraded to conform to community needs and
modern safety codes. Accessibility to both
West 14th
(located upstairs) and Central Waters BrewPub is available to all ages and levels of need.
Private dining areas are available for small groups of up to 45 or for
more intimate groups of 8 to 10. (These areas can be reserved by
calling Joe during business hours.)
Our project is a work in progress. As you look around, enjoy the
mementos and faces from the past. If you recognize people-let us know.
We appreciate any historical "tidbits" you may wish to share. If you
have an artifact or antique that relates to Marshfield's past or Parkin
Place, we will gladly display it for everyone to enjoy. Your comments
are always appreciated.
Now sit back, relax, and enjoy a pint, a bite, or dinner. Appreciate
the companionship of friends or family. We want your experience at our
establishments to be thoroughly enjoyable and comfortably satisfying.
Your hosts:
Joe and Cari Loos
Tom and Paula Hinke
Paul and Rita Meier
Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.
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