Abstract

The La Crosse Area Historic Preservation Society published their first newsletter in 1977, using the title "La Crosse Area for Historic Preservation Newsletter." This remained the primary title of the newsletter through the end of 1983, though occassional issues were published with the title "LAHPS Newsletter."

In 1984, the La Crosse Area Historic Preservation Society became the Preservation Alliance of La Crosse, and their newsletter was renamed "Cornerstones."

Abstract Organized originally as the La Crosse Area Society for Historic Preservation in 1976, the group began meeting in 1975 and focused their energies in trying to protect and preserve La Crosse landmarks. In 1983, the group changed its name to the Preservation Alliance of La Crosse, Inc. Its purpose is to preserve the historic buildings of La Crosse and raise public awareness concerning historical preservation.Records from the Preservation Alliance of La Crosse, 1976-2000, include...