Delavan: Gordy's Boat House
Gordy’s Boat House straddles the southern shore of Delavan Lake in southeastern Wisconsin, a position that has made this stretch of shore a working centre for boating. Delavan Lake is a substantial inland lake bordered by residential development, public access points and marinas, where boat traffic is integral to everyday life on the water. Gordy’s Boat House forms part of the lakefront infrastructure supporting mooring, launching and boat services. The city of Delavan is also associated with the nineteenth-century American circus industry, when several circuses used the area as winter quarters. Lake recreation and this unusual heritage give the area a distinct identity within Walworth County.
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Delavan lies along Turtle Creek in southeastern Wisconsin, where the low, glaciated terrain of Walworth County includes nearby Delavan Lake. The city is closely linked to the American circus: in the 19th century, numerous traveling shows used Delavan as a winter base, a legacy remembered at the Circus Memorial in Spring Grove Cemetery. Downtown combines local businesses and community spaces, while Delavan Lake is a focal point for boating and seasonal recreation. The annual Walworth County Fair also brings a longstanding agricultural tradition to the city. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Delavan and Walworth County.
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