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Neighbors Making History: Mary Eckel Ruplin - La Crosse's First Born?

Mary Eckel Ruplin’s story, and the story of the actual (we think) first child born in La Crosse, is a complicated tale involving two pioneer families in La Crosse history.
(written by Jeff Rand, retired Adult Services librarian) When Mary Eckel Ruplin died in November 1945, the page 1 headline for the story read: “Mrs. Mary Ruplin, First White Gi… https://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/neighbors-making-history-mary-eckel-ruplin-la-crosses-first-born/

Historic Mueller Buildings Destroyed by Fire

Our community is grieving the loss of two historic buildings in downtown La Crosse from a devastating fire last month
(written by Anita Taylor Doering, Archives staff) Mueller buildings, 300 block of South 4th Street, on fire 28 April 2022.  Photo taken by Don Murphy Our community is … https://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/historic-mueller-buildings-destroyed-by-fire/

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