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Guide to the John Zoerb Photographs of Mississippi River Bridge Construction (La Crosse, Wisconsin), 2003-2004
MSS 095
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Abstract
- John Zoerb, a La Crosse, Wis. resident, worked as a horticulturalist and president of La Crosse Floral. He is a well-known local photographer, and has been a member of the La Crosse Camera Club since 1946. Beginning in 2003, Zoerb spent a year photographing the construction of the new Mississippi River Bridge in downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin. There are 19 sets (each in its own folder) of 4”x6” glossy prints showing the construction of the new Mississippi River Bridge and its dedication ceremonies. Most images were taken with 35mm film while some were taken digitally. The negatives and digital images are not part of the collection and remain in the possession of John Zoerb.
- Collection Title
- John Zoerb Photographs of Mississippi River Bridge Construction (La Crosse, Wisconsin)
- Date of Materials
- 2003-2004
- Creator
- Zoerb, John
- Call Number
- MSS 095
- Amount
- 0.4 cubic feet
- Physical Description
- 1 archives box
- Language of Materials
- English
- Repository
- La Crosse Public Library Archives
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], John Zoerb Photographs of Mississippi River Bridge Construction (La Crosse, Wisconsin), MSS 095, La Crosse Public Library Archives, La Crosse, WI
Biographical Note
John Zoerb, a La Crosse resident, is the son of John “Hans” Zoerb and Isabella (Berck) Zoerb. As a horticulturalist, Zoerb worked for fifty-three years at La Crosse Floral and served as president of the company. He was also known as “Dr. Green Thumb” because of his appearances on WLCX’s radio show “Party Line.” Zoerb also served as a resource for La Crosse County’s Poison Control Center. He is a well-known local photographer, and has been a member of the La Crosse Camera Club since 1946. Zoerb has taken photographs of Oktoberfest and Riverfest for the past thirty years. Beginning in 2003, Zoerb spent a year photographing the construction of the new Mississippi River Bridge in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He had special permission to access areas during construction.
Scope and Contents
The photographs (2003-2004) show the construction of the new Mississippi River Bridge, which was built next to the Cass Street Bridge in downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin. There are also photographs of the dedicatory ceremonies that took place Nov. 17, 2004.
There are 19 sets (each in its own folder) of 4”x6” glossy prints. The sets are in chronological order with the earliest photographs in folder one. Most were taken with film while some were taken digitally. The negatives and digital images are not part of the collection and remain in the possession of John Zoerb.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
La Crosse Public Library Archives 2005
800 Main St.La Crosse, Wisconsin, 54601
(608) 789-7136
archives@lacrosselibrary.org
Access to Materials
Materials in this collection are available for patron use.
Acquisitions Information
(Accession no. 2005.098) Donated by John Zoerb, Sept. 2005
Processing Information
Processed by Anita Taylor Doering, 2005; finding aid written by Christine Stolz.
Related Materials
Related Materials
- (Clipping file)
- Biography--Zoerb, John
- (MSS 096)
- John Zoerb Photographs of the Cargill Grain Elevator Destruction (La Crosse, Wisconsin)
- (MSS 104)
- Douglas Connell Slides of Mississippi River Bridge Construction (La Crosse, Wisconsin)
Controlled Access Headings
Geographic Name(s)
- La Crosse (Wis.)--Photographs
Subject(s)
- Bridges--Mississippi River--Design and construction
Collection Inventory
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