Cosima Wagner April 1871 they decided immediately that they would build their theatre there, and that the town would be their future home. Wagner announced the first Bayreuth Festival for 1873, at which his full "Ring" cycle would be performed. Aware of the honour that such an event would bring to the town, the local council donated a large plot of land—the "Green Hill"—overlooking the town, as a site for the theatre. Since Ludwig had declined to finance the project, the start of building was delayed and the proposed date for the initial festival was deferred. By the spring of 1873 only
Wagner, Wisconsin Wagner, Wisconsin Wagner is a town in Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 722 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Goll, McAllister, Packard, and Wagner are located in the town. The Town of Wagner comprises numerous other settlements, including Bar, Goll, Kinsman, McAllister, Newton, Packard, and Wagner. Wagner was created in 1915, when residents east of Middle Inlet sought separation from Porterfield. The first county board supervisor was Joseph Wagner (1850–1925), whom the town is named after. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 54.6 square miles (141.4 km²),