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Working Women: Domestic Servants in La Crosse

As long as there have been wealthy families in large homes, there have been domestic workers supporting them. In La Crosse, many young, single, Norwegian immigrants worked in domestic service.
(written by Meghan Hoefling, Archives staff) As long as there have been wealthy families in large homes, there have been domestic workers supporting them. Domestic work has lik… https://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/working-women-domestic-servants-in-la-crosse/

St. Paul's Lutheran Church

St. Paul's Lutheran Church, a historic La Crosse congregation, is planning to close its doors on August 25, 2019.
(written by Megan, archives staff) On November 16, 1870, Pastor P. Asbjornsen, pastor of the Bostwick Valley Lutheran church, organized St. Paul’s Norwegian Evangelical Lut… https://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/st.-pauls-lutheran-church/

Royal Norwegian Visitors

On the screen flickered a sleek Hiawatha train headed straight for the camera.
(written by Anita Taylor Doering, Archives Staff) On the screen flickered a sleek Zephyr train headed straight for the camera.  Soon a couple stepped off the train surround… https://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/royal-norwegian-visitors/

Oldest Norwegian Singing Society in America

The Normanna Sangerkor participated in national singing festivals, known as Sangerfests, as well as serenaded individuals in La Crosse.
(written by Anita Taylor Doering, Archives Staff) The La Crosse Normanna Sangerkor was the oldest Norwegian Singing Society in America until they disbanded in about 1954.  Orga… https://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/oldest-norwegian-singing-society-in-america/

A Royal Visit

On May 7, 1939, La Crosse rolled out the red carpet for Crown Price Olav of Norway and his wife, Princess Martha.
(written by Bill Petersen, Archives Staff) Since 1887, La Crosse has hosted visits from eight U.S. presidents while they were in office. On rare occasions, the city has also pl… https://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/a-royal-visit/

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