— Jan 15, 2019
Brooks' Bloodhounds
George Brooks (1897-1978) was a La Crosse resident who had two jobs: 1) serving ice cream and soda at the Bodega Lunch Club, and 2) training bloodhounds for police investigations.
— Dec 30, 2018
A Tribute to Dr. Bruce Mouser
When Dr. Bruce Mouser retired from teaching at UWL in 1996, he got serious about doing more extensive research on the African American community history in La Crosse.
— Dec 17, 2018
Looking Back (2018) - Looking Ahead (2019)
A look back at the stories we told in 2018, and a look ahead at the programs planned for 2019.
— Nov 30, 2018
The Oldest Catholic Church in La Crosse
St. Mary's began as a frame building at what would become the NE corner of 7th St. and Cameron Ave. in 1856.
— Nov 16, 2018
The Perfect Storm: Armistice Day 1940
Some bad weather days live on in infamy. Such is the case with the Nov. 11, 1940, Armistice Day storm, often referred to as “The Day the Duck Hunters Died.”
— Nov 7, 2018
Letters Home from World War I
Earlier this fall, the La Crosse Public Library Archives staff found over 60 pages of letters that Sergeant Roy Vingers sent home to his family during his time in service.
— Oct 23, 2018
2018 Dark La Crosse Show
A new production of the popular Dark La Crosse Show will open at the Pump House Regional Arts Center on November 9, 2018.
— Oct 9, 2018
Max’s Auto Wrecking Company
Max’s Auto Wrecking Company began in 1934. This business was located in the former Wisconsin Pearl Button Works building located at 726 3rd Street North just south of the La Crosse River.
— Sep 21, 2018
Fall 2018 Genealogy on the Internet classes
Looking for information about your family history?
— Sep 7, 2018
Beautifying Oak Grove Cemetery
Like other cities with rural cemeteries, La Crosse used Oak Grove Cemetery to draw migrants to the area.
— Aug 27, 2018
Footsteps of La Crosse Fall 2018 walking and bus tours
Join the La Crosse Public Library Archives for a series of tours highlighting historic and architecturally significant residences and buildings in La Crosse.
— Aug 14, 2018
High Waters in '65
The 145-year-old river gauge measured its highest elevation on April 21, 1965: 17.9 feet!