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Neighbors Making History: The Tesson Family - Life and Death on the Water

Frank H. Tesson, was a veteran boat pilot and captain during the heyday of steam boating on the Mississippi River. Frank B. Tesson met his death on distant seas in one of the most well-known disasters of the 20th century.
(written by Jeff Rand, retired Adult Services librarian) La Crosse Tribune 7 May 1915 One hundred and nine years ago, this is the front page that La Crosse residents s… http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/neighbors-making-history-the-tesson-family-life-and-death-on-the-water/

Footsteps of La Crosse Website Launch

Footsteps of La Crosse is a project that makes historic & architectural walking tours accessible for folks looking to learn more about the history of La Crosse’s built environment and the people who shaped it. In May 2024, a new Footsteps website was laun…
(written by Jenny DeRocher, Archives Staff) Footsteps of La Crosse is a project that makes historic and architectural walking tours accessible for folks looking to learn m… http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/footsteps-website-launch/

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