Machinery Row Historic Architecture Walking Tour
Machinery Row
Madison, WI 53703
- Presented By: Madison Trust for Historic Preservation
- Dates: 7/18/2026, 8/13/2026, 9/12/2026
- Location: Madison Trust for Historic Preservation
- Phone: (608) 441-8864
- Time: Thursday Tours at 6:00 pm, Saturday Tours at 10 am
- Price: $5 - $15
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OVERVIEW
MACHINERY ROW: Threshers, Tractors, Trains, and Traveling Salesmen
During the booming 19th century, the east side of Madison was the center of the agricultural implement manufacturing industry in Wisconsin. Railroads converged here and the area became “Machinery Row.” Learn about this history and see factories, commercial buildings, a railroad station, hotels, and a candy company to boot!
Meet: The meeting location for this tour will be provided in your confirmation email.
Length: Approximately 1 ½ hours long and walking about 1 mile.
Adults: $15
Students: $5
Madison Trust members: $5
Children 5 and under: Free -
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