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Monona
Liner notes
An indie folk song with bright acoustic melodies and uplifting vocals celebrating Monona, Wisconsin. The lyrics capture the lively spirit of the annual Memorial Day Parade marching down the tree-lined streets. The singer reflects on peaceful afternoons by the Winnequah Park lagoon and the historic iron truss of the Black Bridge over the Yahara River.
Researcher notes
Song research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-07
Streets and places
- Winnequah Park
- Stonebridge Park
- Monona Drive
- Winnequah Road
Other
- Elevation 879 ft
Geography
- Eastern shore of Lake Monona
- Yahara River
- Winnequah Park lagoon
Culture
- Largest and longest-running Memorial Day parade in Wisconsin
- Monona Community Festival
- Fall Festival with Hoot Hoot Hustle
Architecture and visuals
- 1904 iron truss bridge
- Tree-lined streets
Landmarks
- Monona Mound
- Tower of Memories
- Frank Allis Home
- Black Bridge
- Springhaven Pagoda
History
- Incorporated August 29, 1938
- Ho-Chunk effigy mounds
- Black Bridge fabricated by Iowa Iron Company in 1904
Businesses and industry
- Ernie's Trading Post
Research sources
Visual research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-07
Streets and places
- Winnequah Park lagoon
- Stonebridge Park
Other
- Lakeside terrain
Geography
- Lake Monona shoreline
- Yahara River
Culture
- Preserved effigy mounds
Architecture and visuals
- Iron truss bridge architecture
- Pagoda structure in park
- Tree-lined residential streets
Landmarks
- Black Bridge
- Springhaven Pagoda
- Monona Mound
History
- 1904 iron truss bridge construction
Businesses and industry
- Local marinas and lakefront businesses
Research sources
UntitledWave · City Pride
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