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Almena
Liner notes
A midwestern country song about Almena, Wisconsin, tracing its origins from a small Soo Line railroad spur to a close-knit Barron County village. The lyrics capture the lively community spirit found at Shadyside Park's ball field and winter ice rink. It sings of the enduring legacy of early settlers Albert and Wilhelmina, whose names blend to give the town its unique identity.
Researcher notes
Song research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-05
Streets and places
- Soo Ave. E.
- Ashland Ave East
- Garfield Avenue
- Park Ave
- Highway P
Other
- Population of 677 as of the 2010 census
Geography
- Located in Barron County, Wisconsin
- Small rural town environment
Culture
- Strong German and Finnish immigrant heritage in the surrounding area
- Community gatherings at Shadyside Park
- Centennial celebrated in 1987
Architecture and visuals
- Two-room brick schoolhouse from 1912
- Traditional midwestern churches
Landmarks
- Shadyside Park
- Village Hall
- 1912 brick schoolhouse
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church
- Evangelical Lutheran Matthews Church
History
- Platted in 1891
- Name is an amalgamation of Albert and Wilhelmina, early settlers
- Began around a Soo Line railroad spur in 1887
- Public brick schoolhouse built in 1912
Businesses and industry
- Historical feed mill operated by W. Hollerud
- Local RV Park
Research sources
Visual research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-05
Streets and places
- Soo Ave. E.
- Park Ave
Other
- Small town recreational aesthetic
Geography
- Flat midwestern terrain with shade trees in parks
Culture
- Seasonal ice skating rink
Architecture and visuals
- Tasteful brick building architecture for the 1912 school
- Frame buildings used for community halls
Landmarks
- Village Hall on Soo Ave
- Shadyside Park ball field and ice rink
- 1912 brick schoolhouse
History
- 1912 brick construction of the schoolhouse
Businesses and industry
- RV park with utility hookups
Research sources
UntitledWave · City Pride
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