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Cameron House

Date: 1908
Description: View across street toward the Cameron House. A group of people are near the entrance. Caption reads: "Cameron House, La Crosse, Wis."
Photograph

Locks on Mississippi River

Date: 1935
Description: Locks on the Mississippi River, a nine foot channel. A man is standing above the locks. Bluffs are in the background.
Postcard

Main Street

Date: 1905
Description: View down right side of street towards the left. Pedestrians and horse-drawn vehicles are along the sidewalks and curb. Caption reads: "Main Street, La Cro...
Postcard

Levee with Steamboats

Date: 1904
Description: Levee in harbor, with boats, horse-drawn carriages, and steamboats. Caption reads: "The Levee, La Crosse, Wis."
Postcard

Steamboats in Harbor

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Description: Harbor full of steamboats. The shoreline is bustling with people walking amidst the buildings, piers and bridges. Caption reads: "La Crosse Harbor, La Cros...
Photograph

Street Scene

Date: 1936
Description: View down a street filled with automobiles and pedestrians, with buildings lining each side.
Map or Atlas

Map and Statistics of La Crosse, in the Heart of the Famous Coulee Region

Date: 1956
Description: This map is intended for tourists of La Crosse. The front of the map is text about attractions, activities, and accommodations in La Crosse. The back is th...
Map or Atlas

La Crosse, Wisconsin's Fun Escape!

Date: 1995
Description: This map of La Crosse is a bird’s-eye-view map with relief shown pictorially. The cover lists many points of interests and activities in La Crosse. The cov...
Map or Atlas

City of La Crosse, Wisconsin

Date: 1960
Description: This map is oriented with north to the right and includes an index of streets. The back of the map features text about La Crosse.
Postcard

Main Street

Date: 1907
Description: View down sidewalk towards the businesses along Main Street. A streetcar is coming down tracks running down the center of the street, and there are horse-d...
Postcard

View from Grandad Bluff

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Description: Elevated view of the countryside and neighborhoods from Grandad Bluff. Mississippi River in the distance.
Postcard

The Statue of Gambrinus

Date: 1984
Description: Text on reverse reads: "THE STATUE OF GAMBRINUS, the legendary Flemish King, generally referred to as the inventor and King of Beer, is a famous landmark a...
Postcard

Cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman, La Crosse, Wis.

Date: 1972
Description: Corner view of St. Joseph's Cathedral, dedicated 1962. There is a clock in the steeple face. Automobiles are parked along the curbs.
Postcard

Hook and Ladder Central Station

Date: 1907
Description: A group of fire fighters are posing on a horse-drawn hook and ladder firetruck parked at the entrance of the firehouse. Caption reads: "Hook and Ladder Cen...
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River Front and Harbor

Date: 1908
Description: View across the Mississippi River towards the city of La Crosse. Two riverboats are at the river's edge. Caption reads: "River Front and Harbor, La Crosse,...
Postcard

Christ Episcopal Church

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Description: Color view of a church built in 1897 of local stone. Located at 9th and Main. National Historical Register.
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The National Bank of La Crosse

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Description: Photochrome view of the columned facade of the National Bank. Caption reads: "The National Bank of La Crosse, La Crosse, Wis."
Postcard

Maple Grove Motel

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Description: View of the entrance driveway to the Maple Grove Motel. An electric sign for the Motel is on the left. Text on reverse reads: "Maple Grove Motel, 34 Mod...
Postcard

Bluff View Motel

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Description: View of a row of units at the Bluff View Motel. Patio furniture and umbrellas are on the lawn. Text on reverse reads: "Bluff View Motel, Route 1, La Cro...
Postcard

South Avenue Cafeteria

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Description: Color postcard of South Avenue Cafeteria. Automobiles are parked in the street along the curbs.

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