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Winn's semi-trailer at Wisconsin Fairgrounds, July 2011 |
The Wisconsin State Fair happens every year, as most state fairs tend to. The past couple years, I've noticed a couple vintage Winn's semi trailers parked among the RVs and horse haulers near the freeway. Apparently, they haul a roller coaster wherever it's needed.
Winn's wasn't a familiar name in the Midwest. In fact, it's not a very familiar or well-remembered name these days at all. Where there should be a Wikipedia article instead is a
limited-information entry on Trademarkia, and a lively
discussion happening in this forum.
Winn's joins a list of regional department/variety stores that were rendered useless by so-called big box retailers, and changing consumer needs throughout the 20th century. Any fond Winn's memories? Feel free to express yourself in the comments section.
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Unloading pieces of the famed parking lot roller coaster from a vintage Winn's trailer
Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, July 2011 |