Post by `Marilyn` on Nov 24, 2006 18:33:30 GMT -5
In 1896, a woman and her husband wanted an all animal center in far east Wisconsin. They dug out money, did fundraisers, and in 1899 their dream was established; The Menagerie. At first it was small, only cats and horses. As they rescued more pets and sold them to good homes, they were able to add on. They started hosting a few shows, and that brought in money. Then, one day in 1912, all was lost. A dry heat came into play, and one night heat lightning struck the barns. No animals were killed, but the couple was. The only daughter, and a near millionare, took over and re-built the place. All the animals were able to come back into The Menagerie, and life started again. Then she passed it down to her daughter, and her to her son. Now, though Brad owns it, Marilyn runs it. Brad is a pure business man and wants nothing to do with TM. He gladly told his sister she could run it, and that's where they are today.