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Map or Atlas

La Crosse Bird's-Eye Map

Date: 1876
Description: Bird's-eye view of La Crosse.
Photograph

Sidewheel Packet in Harbor

Date: 1873
Description: The harbor, showing the sidewheel packet, "Belle of La Crosse," and the sidewheel ferry "Alex McGregor." Other boats are also seen including two barges loa...
Map or Atlas

La Crosse, Wis.

Date: 1873
Description: Bird's-eye map of La Crosse from the Mississippi River.
Print

Interior of Bonded Warehouse

Date: 1877
Description: Etching of interior of bonded warehouse with four men present, two conversing and two rolling barrels.
Photograph

"Diamond Jo" Steamboat

Date: 1875
Description: View down hill towards "Diamond Jo" steamboat docked on the shoreline of the Mississippi River while goods are being loaded onto the steamboat.
Map or Atlas

Map of Proposed Bridge at La Crosse, Wisconsin

Date: 1873
Description: A map that covers parts of Winona and Houston Counties, Minnesota and La Crosse County, Wisconsin, showing the proposed railroad routes, constructed rail l...
Historical Essay

Myrick, Nathan 1822-1903

Pioneer Settler and Indian Trader
Biography of pioneer settle and Indian trader Nathan Myrick, who had a sawmill on the Black River and sold firewood and lumber to Mississippi steamers.
Historical Essay

Czechs in Wisconsin

Brief history of Czechs in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

La Crosse, Wisconsin

Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Pomeroy, Marcus Mills ["Brick"] 1833-1896

Newspaperman and Author
Learn more about this Wisconsin newspaperman. This article contains links to newspaper clippings and a related article.
Historical Essay

Kellogg, Col. John A. (1828 - 1883)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, Authtor, Attorney, State Senator
Historical Essay

Washburn, Gov. Cadwallader Colden (1818-1882)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, U.S. Congressman, Founder of General Mills
Historical Essay

Breweries, Beer and Bars in Wisconsin History - Image Gallery Essay

Ever wonder why beer is so popular in Wisconsin? Wisconsin history is full of breweries and beer.
Historical Essay

The Rise of Skilled Manufacturing

How Industry Transformed the State
Discover how skilled industries like ship building and paper milling transformed Wisconsin history.
Map or Atlas

Plat of the South Eastern Addition to the Village of North La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Date: 1870
Description: This map of the Village of North La Crosse is partially hand-drawn and includes text about the land in the lower margin.
Map or Atlas

Map of the City of La Crosse Accompanied by Plats of Various Subdivisions of the City

Date: 1874
Description: This map of La Crosse is accompanied by other plats of subdivision of the city. The relief is shown by hachures. The additions include: Rudolf Gripps Addit...
Map or Atlas

La Crosse Bridge, Various Routes

Date: 1872
Description: This map is pencil, ink, and watercolor on paper. Shown on the map is the elevation and profile of La Crescent Bottoms, Mt. Vernon Street line, 13th Street...
Map or Atlas

Map of the City of La Crosse, Wisconsin

Date: 1874
Description: This map has relief shown by hachures and includes 7 inset maps of additions and subdivisions with varying scales. Also includes index of additions and loc...
Map or Atlas

Map Showing Location of Black River, Bridge, and C.M. and St. P. Ry

Date: 1876
Description: This map is ink on tracing cloth and shows the Black River, French Slough, Little French Slough, the southern portion of North La Crosse, the Milwaukee & S...
Property Record

6TH AND BADGER STS

Community: La Crosse
County: La Crosse
Historic Name: REDISKE COBBLER SHOP
Reference Number: 238803

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