Exchange State Bank (now Valley Bank)
Scope and Contents
Slides made from photographs at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's Special Collections Department all representing industries and businesses in La Crosse. Most of the photographs predate 1920. Many of the businesses selected are still operating.
Dates
- circa 1890-1917
Access to Materials
Materials in this collection are available for patron use in-house only. The La Crosse Public Library is not authorized to make reproductions of these; patrons need to contact the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's Special Collections Department for copies.
Historical Note
The Exchange State Bank got its start in 1884 thanks to Henry P. and Edwin B. Magill. The bank was located at the corner of Rose and St. Cloud streets, and was incorporated in 1889 with assets totaling $25,000. J.E. Wheeler served as the bank's first president until 1912. Valley Bancorporation bought the Exchange State Bank in 1991.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.2 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: University of Wisconsin--La Crosse. Special Collections Department (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the La Crosse Public Library Archives Repository