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Neighbors Making History: Frank Pooler, "The Railroad Dick"

An Onalaska man, Frank Pooler, was a “railroad bull” or “railroad dick,” in La Crosse for 31 years.
rosse Public Library Archives staff in their Dark La Crosse Stories episode http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/neighbors-making-history-frank-pooler-the-railroad-dick/

Looking Back (2021)

A look back at the local history stories shared by the La Crosse Public Library Archives in 2021.
ggle for Safe Water A Viewer's Guide to Dark La Crosse Stories http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/looking-back-2021/

A Viewer's Guide to Dark La Crosse Stories

Over 50 episodes of Dark La Crosse Stories, a collaboration with the La Crosse Tribune, have been produced since 2019.
What is Dark La Crosse… Dark La Crosse is a suite of programs that look at the seed… Dark La Crosse Stories. How to Access Dark La Crosse Stories There are over 50 episodes http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/a-viewers-guide-to-dark-la-crosse-stories/

Digging into the Past - The LPL Archives Celebrates 40 Years of Service

Almost 100 years after the La Crosse Public Library opened its doors in November 1888, the Archives and Local History program began to serve the public in December of 1980.
re now being done via teleconferencing. The Dark La Crosse Show had to be put on hiatus this year as we http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/digging-into-the-past-the-lpl-archives-celebrates-40-years-of-service/

Unconditional Gifts of Time, Talents & Treasures

Since its beginning in 1980, the La Crosse Public Library Archives (LPLA) has relied on the generous donation of time, talents and treasures from the public and other cultural resource institutions to become the local history resource that it is today.
o corporate sponsorships for things like the Dark La Crosse Show and the La Crosse Buildings Through Tim http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/unconditional-gifts-of-time-talents-and-treasures/

11 La Crosse History & Genealogy Resources You Can Use from Home

Here is a guide to using our website to access digitized materials, subscription databases, and other free resources.
Dark La Crosse Stories Go to LOCAL HISTORY… click on Dark La Crosse Stories. Travel back in time and http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/11-la-crosse-history-and-genealogy-resources-you-can-use-from-home/

2019 Dark La Crosse Show

The La Crosse Public Library Archives is proud to present a new production of the popular Dark La Crosse Show.
The Dark La Crosse Show WHERE…d to present a new production of the popular Dark La Crosse Show which will open at the Pump House Regio http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/2019-dark-la-crosse-show/

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.
ts 130 Years of Library Service 2018 Dark La Crosse Show …19 will be led by Jenny DeRocher. The Dark La Crosse trolley tours with Explore La Crosse will re http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/looking-back-2018-looking-ahead-2019/

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.”
http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/the-perfect-storm-armistice-day-1940/

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.
The Dark La Crosse Show WHERE…d to present a new production of the popular Dark La Crosse Radio Show which will open at the Pump House http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/2018-dark-la-crosse-show/

Looking Back ('17) - Looking Ahead ('18)

A look back at the stories we told in 2017, and a look ahead at the programs planned for 2018.
s will return in May and September. The Dark La Crosse walking tours will be revived for National L…ibrary Week in April. The Dark La Crosse trolley tours with Explore La Crosse will re http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/looking-back-looking-ahead/

2017 Dark La Crosse Radio Show

A new production of the popular Dark La Crosse Radio Show will open at the Pump House Regional Arts Center on October 26, 2017.
The Dark La Crosse Radio Show WHERE… A new production of the popular Dark La Crosse Radio Show will open at the Pump House Regio…Dark La Crosse http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/2017-dark-la-crosse-radio-show/

Ghosts of Historic La Crosse Walking Tours

So fun and informative, it's scary!
http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/ghosts-of-historic-la-crosse-walking-tours/

The Return of the Dark La Crosse Radio Show

The La Crosse Public Library Archives is pleased to announce another “Dark La Crosse Radio Show” featuring ALL NEW STORIES highlighting the seedier side of La Crosse’s rich cultural history.
Dark La Crosse Radio Show…Dark La Crosse Radio Show…Dark La Crosse Theme… is this historical immersion that makes the Dark La Crosse Radio Show and the La Crosse Public Library http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/the-return-of-the-dark-la-crosse-radio-show/

Take a 'Walk' on the Dark Side Redux

The Dark La Crosse Tour: Radio Show is back on the Pump House stage for 5 performances, starting October 30.
Dark La Crosse Tour…or children under 16 years of age The Dark La Crosse Tour…obility issues a chance to be engaged in the Dark La Crosse Tour experience without the walking componen http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/take-a-walk-on-the-dark-side-redux/

Changing of the Guard

After 34 years of dedicated public service, Bill Petersen retires from the Archives.
well as research and prepare stories for the Dark La Crosse Tour http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/changing-of-the-guard/

Bell From County’s Third Courthouse Stands at 4th and Vine

The bell displayed at the corner of 4th and Vine Streets has a long and interesting history.
An audience member at a performance of the Dark La Crosse Tour http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/bell-from-countys-third-courthouse-stands-at-4th-and-vine/

Guilty Soldier on the Run

Joe Goins of Company F, 9th Infantry, 2nd Division might have been a great soldier if not for his incredibly short fuse.
Excerpted from the Dark La Crosse Tour http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/guilty-soldier-on-the-run/

Take a 'Walk' on the Dark Side

The Dark La Crosse Tour: Radio Show is coming soon to the Pump House Regional Arts Center.
Dark La Crosse Tour…or children under 16 years of age The Dark La Crosse Tour…obility issues a chance to be engaged in the Dark La Crosse Tour experience without the walking componen http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/take-a-walk-on-the-dark-side/

Public Programs & Tours

you can own the DVD of the 2018 Dark La Crosse stage production http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/about/public-programs-and-tours/

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