Community Improvement of Algoma

Main Street Program



    SATURDAY, DEC. 6th

At the Algoma Public Library
Algoma Optimists “Milk & Cookies with Santa” - 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Christmas Reading with Mrs. Claus - 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Holiday Piano Recital - 11:00 - noon

At the Algoma Youth Club & Knudson Hall
Algoma Chamber’s Winter Craft Show (gymnasium) - 10:00-3:00

Downtown Algoma
Algoma Christmas Parade - 1:00 p.m.
Ending at Santa’s House in the “Park of Lights”
Snacks and Refreshments inside Knudson Hall
(Alternate Parade date for inclement weather - Dec. 13th at 1:00 p.m.)


    FRIDAY, DEC. 5

At Legion Hall
Knights of Columbus Whitefish Fry - 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.


    SUNDAY, DEC. 7th

At the Algoma Methodist Church
Eggert Family Christmas Band - 4:00 p.m.





Welcome to Algoma: A Wisconsin Main Street Community

Algoma began life as Wolf River after being discovered in 1834 by Joseph McCormick of Manitowoc.  The flow of immigrants to the area continued in the mid 1800s as people from Germany, Bohemia, Scandinavia and Belgium began to settle along the lake.  After being named Ahnapee for a few years, in 1879, the city was formally renamed Algoma.

Known as the salmon and trout capital of the Midwest, Algoma has a strong and vital charter fishing industry along with manufacturing plants that produce everything from hammocks to labels, doors to mops.

Algoma entered the Main Street Program in 2000.  The Main Street Program is a comprehensive revitalization program designed to promote the historic and economic redevelopment of traditional business districts in Wisconsin.


The 2009 calendars are here!

 

Featuring a collection of scenic Algoma-area photos by area photographers.  Calendars are $8.00 each or 2 for $15.00 (tax included).  Proceeds go toward further downtown Algoma revitalization efforts.  Calendars can be picked up at the Main Street office, Algoma Chamber of Commerce, Algoma City Hall and local businesses. 



Walldog Wave logo

 

Come and experience Algoma's latest additions to the downtown!  Take a look at the map for locations, and at the picture collage to see what was done!  We have additional pictures as well.