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Guide to the John Zoerb Photographs of Mississippi River Bridge Construction (La Crosse, Wisconsin), 2003-2004 MSS 095

Guide to the John Zoerb Photographs of Mississippi River Bridge Construction (La Crosse, Wisconsin), 2003-2004

MSS 095

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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)

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Controlled Access Headings

Geographic Name(s)

  • La Crosse (Wis.)--Photographs

Subject(s)

  • Bridges--Mississippi River--Design and construction

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Collection Inventory

Box

Mississippi River Bridge consturction photographs, 2003-2004 

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