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Tunnel City
Liner notes
A reflective americana song about the quiet tracks of Tunnel City, where the old 1858 railroad tunnel cuts through the Monroe County hills. The lyrics speak of the trains that once roared through the Adams Cutoff and the quiet that settled after the 1973 collapse. Vocals echo the memories of the La Crosse and Milwaukee line fading into the rural Wisconsin landscape.
Researcher notes
Song research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-08
Streets and places
- Highway 21
- Adams Cutoff
Other
- Population of 100 in 2020
Geography
- Monroe County hills
- Mississippi and Wisconsin watersheds
Culture
- Railroad heritage
Architecture and visuals
- Railroad tunnel portals
Landmarks
- Milwaukee Road tunnels
- 1910 Chicago and North Western tunnel
History
- First tunnel completed in 1858
- 1910 tunnel collapsed in March 1973
Businesses and industry
- La Crosse and Milwaukee railroad
- Canadian Pacific
Research sources
Visual research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-08
Streets and places
- Highway 21
Other
- Dense trees
Geography
- Wooded hills
- Rolling terrain
Culture
- Rural landscape
Architecture and visuals
- Dark stone portals
- Simple rural homes
Landmarks
- Milwaukee Road tunnels
History
- 1858 tunnel construction
Businesses and industry
- Railroad tracks
Research sources
UntitledWave · City Pride
Put Tunnel City on the map.
A little town deserves to make some noise.
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