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“prisoners of war history”
Camp Algona housed up to 10;000 German prisoners of war from 1944 to 1946. The 70-foot linear display tells the story of this camp and its effect on the military and civilians in Algona. Weapons exhibit; World War II uniforms and artifacts; and displays of poetry; paintings and woodcarvings.
"No, no, Kimberly, the Prisoners were NICE. They were just happy to be alive and doing something productive." "Every Christmas we would go to see the most enormous Nativity Scene you have ever... Read more
This type of museum is fairly unique in the US, and the facility is quite nice for a community the size of Algona. The exhibits are intrinsically interesting, well detailed, and provide visitors a... Read more
REVIEW 3100! Like my Dad, I'm a bit of a history buff, especially when it concerns WWII Internment Camps. I've been humbled at both the old Nazi Concentration Camp at Dachau (near Munich) and... Read more
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Camp Algona POW Museum
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- Sun, Sat: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Mon - Fri: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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