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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.

Date Created:
1936
Creator:
Moen Photo Service, La Crosse, Wisconsin

Publication Information

Creator Moen Photo Service, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Date Created 1936

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 24 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin State Highway Commission road condition and construction photographs
Call Number PH 1516

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013PQQ
Legacy ID
WHi 40315

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