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A Fresh Look at Nathan Myrick

Living in La Crosse, you’ve likely heard Nathan Myrick cited as our community’s founding father. Places like Spence Park and Myrick Park offer us the commemoration of Nathan Myrick and his trading post, but we forget to ask ourselves why we hold this narr…
(Written and researched by Jenny DeRocher, Archives staff. Edited by Tiffany Trimmer and Anita Taylor Doering. A special thanks to Henry Greengrass and Tracy Littlejohn for provid… http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/a-fresh-look-at-nathan-myrick/

Midway - Hidden in Plain Sight

Originally called “Halfway Creek” for the stream nearby of the same name by its founder, J.B. Canterbury, Midway was given its present name when the Chicago & Northwestern railroad was built through the community.
(written by Scott Brouwer, Archives staff; “Charleston” information from Bill Petersen, former Archives staff) Traveling north on Hwy. 35 between Onalaska and Holmen, perhaps y… http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/midway-hidden-in-plain-sight/

History Tours this May

May is Historic Preservation Month. Find out how to celebrate this May with history tours that explore four different neighborhoods in La Crosse.
Come celebrate Historic Preservation Month this May and join the Footsteps of La Crosse history tour series, guided by LPL Archives staff. Footsteps explores how class, culture, a… http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/history-tours-this-may/

The Rubber Mills Blues

"It was just blue in there!" reported Herman Tietz, as he described working in the La Crosse Rubber Mills factory on days where they cured rubber in the ovens. Tietz worked at the factory starting in 1908—just over a decade after the Rubber Mills opened.
(written by Jenny DeRocher, Archives staff)   The La Crosse Rubber Mills Company, Inc. opened its doors in 1897 on La Crosse's North Side. In the early years, the compan… http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/the-rubber-mills-blues/

Pamperin Cigar Company

The Pamperin Cigar Company, recognized regionally and nationally for its excellent tobacco products, operated in downtown La Crosse for over 120 years.
(written by Scott Brouwer, Archives staff) Cigar manufacturing was a thriving industry in La Crosse shortly after the turn of the 20th century that employed hundreds.  The Pamp… http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/pamperin-cigar-company/

The Segelke & Kohlhaus Manufacturing Company

The Segelke & Kohlhaus Manufacturing Company was a major manufacturing concern in downtown La Crosse for over 100 years.
(written by Scott Brouwer, Archives staff) The Segelke & Kohlhaus Manufacturing Company was a major manufacturing concern in downtown La Crosse for over 100 years.  The compa… http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/the-segelke-and-kohlhaus-manufacturing-company/

An Unappreciated Italianate Delight

James Vincent built a family home in 1884-85, but a family home with delightful details at 1024 Cass Street..
(written by Dr. Les Crocker, Emeritus Professor of Art History) Beginning in the 1870s, Cass Street and West Avenue became the most exclusive neighborhood in La Crosse. The Car… http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/an-unappreciated-italianate-delight/

Looking Back (2019)

A look back at the stories we told in 2019.
Archives staff/interns put together a lot of great blog posts in 2019; please take a moment to check out these local history topics explored by clicking on the blog titles or phot… http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/looking-back-at-2019/

Voices of La Crosse: History Tours

On October 12, join two La Crosse Public Library Archives interns on tours exploring themes in La Crosse history.
(written by Jenny DeRocher, Archives staff) On October 12, join two La Crosse Public Library Archives interns on tours exploring themes in La Crosse history. The Voices of La C… http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/voices-of-la-crosse-history-tours/

LPL Archives' Hidden Treasures: Teaser Trailer for Footsteps

Join Jenny as she gives a sneak peak into two different Footsteps tour stops to learn an interesting relationship between two La Crosse neighborhoods.
(written by Jenny DeRocher, Archives staff) In this new Hidden Treasures video, follow La Crosse Public Library Archives staff member Jenny as she discusses how the Hoeschler H… http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/hidden-treasures-teaser-trailer-for-footsteps/

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