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La Crosse, Aerial View

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Black and white aerial view of La Crosse and the Mississippi River, including Riverside Park, the Black River and La Crosse River.

Date Created:
1942
Creator:
Olson, Len

Publication Information

Creator
Olson, Len
Date Created
1942

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 postcard
Dimensions
14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W014G7D
Legacy ID
WHi 132083

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Riverside Park

Riverside Park

circa 1910-1919

View of the cannon at Riverside Park. Automobiles are parked by the river on the left. Caption reads: "Riverside Park, La Crosse, Wis."

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River Park

River Park

1914

View across Mississippi River towards a riverside park. Buildings are along the right behind the park. Caption reads: "River Park, La Crosse, Wis."

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One of the Many Pretty Flower Beds, Riverside Park

One of the Many Pretty Flower Beds, Riverside Park

circa 1910-1919

View of flower beds in a park. An excursion boat is in the Mississippi River in the background. Caption reads: "One of the Many Pretty Flower Beds, Riverside Park, La Crosse, Wis."

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New Bridge over Mississippi River

New Bridge over Mississippi River

1951

Aerial view of a highway bridge crossing the Mississippi River and French Island. Caption reads: "New Bridge over Mississippi River, La Crosse, Wis."

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Aerial View of Holiday Inn

Aerial View of Holiday Inn

circa 1960-1969

Aerial view of the Holiday Inn, between La Crosse on Barron Island in the beautiful Mississippi. A curved road is leading to a bridge across the Mississippi River on the upper left.

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St. Michael's Orphanage

St. Michael's Orphanage

circa 1910-1919

Aerial view of an orphanage and grounds near the Mississippi River. Caption reads: "St. Michael's Orphanage — La Crosse, Wis."

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