Winn's Semi-Trailers

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.

Unloading pieces of the famed parking lot roller coaster from a vintage Winn's trailer
Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, July 2011