Waino, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Waino, Wisconsin
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 Waino, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Waino, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Douglas |
| Town | Brule |
| Elevation | 289 m (948 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 and 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1576147 |
Waino is a small, unincorporated community located in the town of Brule. It is part of Douglas County in the state of Wisconsin, United States. An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or a village. Instead, it's governed by the larger county or town it's in.
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History of Waino
The Round Finn Hall
One of the most interesting parts of Waino's history is its "Round Finn Hall." A Finn hall was a special building that served as a community center for Finnish American people. These halls were places where Finnish immigrants and their families could gather. They would hold meetings, parties, plays, and other cultural events. It was a way for them to keep their traditions alive in America.
A Place for New Ideas
In the 1920s and 1930s, the Round Finn Hall in Waino became a popular spot for groups who wanted to make big changes in society. These groups were often interested in workers' rights and new ways of organizing communities.
Nearby cities like Superior and Duluth, Minnesota were busy industrial centers back then. They had many jobs in logging, shipping, and railways. This meant a lot of Finnish immigrants moved to the area looking for work.
Superior was also home to Työmies (The Worker), a newspaper that shared ideas about social change. Because of this, Waino and its Finn Hall were a convenient and welcoming place for Finnish Americans who supported these movements to meet.
Youth Camps and Community Events
From 1925 onwards, the Round Finn Hall hosted the national summer school for a youth group called the Young Workers League. This group was part of a larger political movement. Young people would come to Waino to learn about their ideas and discuss how to improve society.
Finnish cooperative groups also used the hall for their gatherings and festivals. Cooperatives are businesses or organizations owned and run by their members, who share the profits or benefits. These events helped build strong communities and spread their ideas about working together.
