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John A. Elliot Stoddard Hotel Collection, circa 1920-1947
MISC MSS 347
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Abstract
- The John A. Elliott Stoddard Hotel Collection includes materials related to the Stoddard Hotel, including a 1935 edition of The Wisconsin Restaurateur; a 1947 program for the La Crosse Airport Dedication; financial documents dated March 1928-February 1929; a postcard advertising the Stoddard Hotel; and a map of La Crosse, Wis. which outlines the best route and mileage to the Stoddard Hotel from the highway (circa 1920s-1930s).
- Collection Title
- John A. Elliott Stoddard Hotel Collection
- Date of Materials
- circa 1920-1947
- Creator - Collector
- Elliott, John A., 1900-1994
- Creator
- Elliott, John A., 1900-1994
- Call Number
- MISC MSS 347
- Amount
- 0.2 cubic feet (1 folder)
- Language of Materials
- English
- Box
- MISC 67
- Folder
- 5
- Repository
- La Crosse Public Library Archives
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], John A. Elliott Stoddard Hotel Collection, circa 1920-1947, MISC MSS 347, La Crosse Public Library Archives, La Crosse, WI
Historical Note
The Stoddard Hotel was built in 1903 by a group of local businessmen who felt that La Crosse needed a center for conferences and business meetings. The Board of Trade (later the Chamber of Commerce) organized the building fund. Many residents subscribed and contributed money toward it.
The hotel served as the social center of La Crosse and many celebrities stayed overnight there. John A. Elliott owned it for many years, from 1927-1972, taking over from his father-in-law Calvin Baker. Heavily in debt, the hotel was razed in 1982.
Biographical Note
John A. Elliott owned the Stoddard Hotel for many years, from 1927-1972, taking over from his father-in-law Calvin Baker.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
La Crosse Public Library Archives 2016 December
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 number 2016.146) Donated by Richard Granum, October 2016
Related Materials
Related Materials
- (MSS 99)
- Stoddard Hotel Records
- (MSS 131)
- Stoddard Hotel Remodeling Materials
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Stoddard Hotel (La Crosse, Wis.).
Personal Name(s)
- Granum, Richard
Subject(s)
- Hotels--Wisconsin--La Crosse