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Guide to the La Crosse, Wisconsin, Office of the Mayor, Patrick Zielke Records, 1976-1994 (bulk 1981-1991)
La Crosse Series 045
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Abstract
- Papers of Patrick Zielke, Council member from 1964-1974 and Mayor of the City of La Crosse from 1975 to 1997. Zielke held the mayoral position for 22 years, the longest of anyone in La Crosse history. About half of the papers are carbon copies of outgoing correspondence from the mayor’s office regarding board and committee appointments, and some correspondence about city topics. Many of the letters are routine in nature. The other half of the collection are newspaper clippings from the La Crosse (Wis.) Tribune on various topics and issues, such as river boat gambling, hotels, taxes, etc., dating from 1976; 1988-1989; 1992. There is no personal or biographical information on Zielke, other than a few editorials he wrote, 1984-1991.
- Collection Title
- La Crosse, Wisconsin, Office of the Mayor, Patrick Zielke Records
- Date of Materials [bulk]
- Bulk, 1981-1991
- Date of Materials [inclusive]
- 1976-1994
- Creator
- La Crosse (Wis.). Office of the Mayor.
- Call Number
- La Crosse Series 045
- Amount
- 1.6 cubic feet
- Physical Description
- 4 archives boxes
- Language of Materials
- English
- Repository
- La Crosse Public Library Archives
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], La Crosse, Wisconsin, Office of the Mayor, Patrick Zielke Records, La Crosse Series 045, La Crosse Public Library Archives, La Crosse, WI
Biographical Note
Patrick Zielke, a La Crosse resident and Trane Co. employee, was first elected to the La Crosse Common Council in 1964. He became alderman of the 7th ward in 1966. In 1975, he was elected mayor of the City of La Crosse, Wisconsin. He served in this capacity for 22 years, the longest time ever in La Crosse history.
Being pro-business and industry, Zielke’s accomplishments during his administration include riverfront restoration and redevelopment of the downtown area. The Harborview project, which includes the La Crosse Center, Radisson Hotel and the former G. Heileman Brewing Co. headquarters, as well as the construction of First Bank Tower (now U.S. Bank) and parking ramp are part of Zielke’s legacy. Some of La Crosse’s most historic and oldest buildings were destroyed using federal money so that vast tracts of land could be utilized in this project in an effort to revitalize the downtown.
Zielke also assisted with the development of Valley View Mall, a new Logan High School, Shelby Mall, and the Market Square parking ramp and apartments. Other improvements made during 1975-1997 dealt with transportation projects such as bridges. In addition, an airport terminal and airport industrial park were created during his tenure.
Scope and Contents
The papers are arranged in three groups: Correspondence, Newspaper Clippings, and Other.
The Correspondence group includes two sections. The first are carbon copies of outgoing correspondence from Mayor Patrick Zielke’s office regarding various city subjects, such as airport, baseball stadium, hotels, Pammel Creek flood project, and the like. There is a small folder of constituent correspondence in this series as well. Many of the letters are routine in nature. The other section consists of carbon copies of outgoing correspondence appointing citizens and council members to various city boards, committees, commissions, and task forces.
Newspaper Clippings were clipped and organized by date by the Mayor and include articles from the La Crosse (Wis.) Tribune 1976; 1988-1989; 1992. Topics include issues of the day and some high school sports articles. Finally, Other includes organizational charts of city departments, 1980; letters from Zielke to city employees who retired, 1981-1991; and declarations from the Mayor’s Office, 1988-1991.
There is no personal or biographical information on Zielke, other than a few editorials he wrote, 1984-1991.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
La Crosse Public Library Archives 1999 June
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. 1997.031) Donated by Patrick Zielke, 1997 December
Processing Information
Processed by Jaime Dechant and Anita Taylor Doering, June 1999
Controlled Access Headings
Geographic Name(s)
- La Crosse (Wis.)--Politics and government
Personal Name(s)
- Zielke, Patrick
Subject(s)
- Mayors--Wisconsin--La Crosse
- Municipal government--Wisconsin--La Crosse
- Public records--Wisconsin--La Crosse
OCLC Number
46313460
Collection Inventory
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Outgoing Correspondence |
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Subjects |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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Airport/airlines, 1988-1991 |
1 | 1 | ||
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Baseball, 1988-1990 |
1 | 2 | ||
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Condolences, 1981 |
1 | 3 | ||
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Congratulations, 1988-1991 |
1 | 4 | ||
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Constituents, 1981-1992 |
1 | 5 | ||
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Editorials, 1984-1991 |
1 | 6 | ||
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Election congratulations, 1991 |
1 | 7 | ||
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Golf course/Hixon Forest, 1994 |
1 | 8 | ||
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Hotels, 1984-1994 |
1 | 9 | ||
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Industrial park, 1981-1991 |
1 | 10 | ||
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Letters of recommendation, 1981-1991 |
1 | 11 | ||
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Pammel Creek, 1981-1991 |
1 | 12 | ||
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Parking ticket reduction pleas, 1990-1991 |
1 | 14 | ||
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Police Department, 1988-1991 |
1 | 15 | ||
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Railroads, 1989-1991 |
1 | 16 | ||
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RSVPs to invitations, 1988-1991 |
1 | 17 | ||
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Sewer/water, 1981-1991 |
1 | 18 | ||
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Sign ordinance, 1981 |
1 | 19 | ||
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Thank you letters to citizens, 1981-1991 |
1 | 20 | ||
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Miscellaneous, 1980-1991 |
1 | 21 | ||
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Committee/Board appointments |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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Aviation Board, 1988-1991 |
2 | 1 | ||
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Blue Ribbon Committee, 1990 |
2 | 2 | ||
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Board of Appeals, 1981-1991 |
2 | 3 | ||
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Board of Electrical Examiners, 1988-1991 |
2 | 4 | ||
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Board of Gas Examiners, 1990-1991 |
2 | 5 | ||
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Board of Harbor Commissioners, 1988-1991 |
2 | 6 | ||
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Board of Park Commissions, 1983-1991 |
2 | 7 | ||
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Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, 1981-1991 |
2 | 8 | ||
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Board of Public Works, 1991 |
2 | 9 | ||
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Board of Zoning Appeals, 1990-1991 |
2 | 10 | ||
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Citizens Board of Review, 1990-1991 |
2 | 11 | ||
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City Contribution Team, 1991 |
2 | 12 | ||
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City Plan Commissioners, 1990-1991 |
2 | 13 | ||
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Commercial Rehabilitation Committee, 1990-1991 |
2 | 14 | ||
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Community Based Residential Facilities Committee, 1991 |
2 | 15 | ||
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Community Development Block Committee, 1990-1991 |
2 | 16 | ||
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Data Processing Committee, 1988 |
2 | 17 | ||
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Disabled Parking Enforcement Assistance Council, 1988-1991 |
2 | 18 | ||
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Downtown Development Task Force, 1989-1991 |
2 | 19 | ||
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Epinal, France Committee, 1989-1990 |
2 | 20 | ||
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Finance and Purchase Committee, 1991 |
2 | 21 | ||
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Historic Preservation/Historic Sites Commission, 1981-1990 |
2 | 22 | ||
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Housing Appeal Board, 1990-1991 |
2 | 23 | ||
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Housing Authority, 1988-1991 |
2 | 24 | ||
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International Committee, 1990-1991 |
2 | 25 | ||
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La Crosse Center Board, 1990-1991 |
2 | 26 | ||
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La Crosse Committee on Equal Opportunities, 1990 |
2 | 27 | ||
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La Crosse Committee on Aging, 1991 |
2 | 28 | ||
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La Crosse Community Attitudes Task Force, 1991 |
2 | 29 | ||
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La Crosse Foundation District Committee, 1981 |
2 | 30 | ||
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Liability Claims Review Board, 1988-1991 |
2 | 31 | ||
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Library Board, 1981-1991 |
2 | 32 | ||
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Mini Bus Committee, 1990-1991 |
2 | 33 | ||
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Municipal Transit Utility Board, 1988-1990 |
2 | 34 | ||
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Personnel Director Search Committee, 1990-1991 |
2 | 35 | ||
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REACT, 1990 |
2 | 36 | ||
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Recycling Committee, 1990-1991 |
2 | 37 | ||
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Redevelopment Authority, 1990-1991 |
2 | 38 | ||
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Room Tax Commission, 1988-1991 |
2 | 39 | ||
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Rooming House/Rental Unit Committee, 1990 |
2 | 40 | ||
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Solid Waste Committee, 1990 |
2 | 41 | ||
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University Affairs Committee, 1991 |
2 | 42 | ||
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Newspaper clippings, 1976-1992 |
3 | 4 | ||
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Other |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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City department organizational charts, 1990 |
2 | 43 | ||
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City employee retirements, 1981-1991 |
2 | 44 | ||
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Mayoral declarations, 1988-1991 |
2 | 45 | ||