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La Crosse County Highway
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Roadimprovements along the portion of US Highway 16 known as the La Crosse-West Salem Road. At the time, this road represented the ultimate in modern highway construction. The grading was completed in 1935 by William Lathers and the paving was done by J.D. Bonness, Inc., of Milwaukee.
1936
Moen Photo Service, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Publication Information
| Creator | Moen Photo Service, La Crosse, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1936 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 24 x 20 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin State Highway Commission road condition and construction photographs |
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| Call Number | PH 1516 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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Aerial View of Road Paving
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Aerial view of the paving operation of Joseph D. Bonners, Inc., on St. Martins Road at Hales Corners.
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Improved road paving equipment shown in an unidentified photograph.
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