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La Crosse National Bank (now NorwestBank)

 Series

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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

Incorporated in 1876, the La Crosse National Bank (later known as the National Bank of La Crosse) was located in the vicinity of 2nd and Main streets. In 1881 it was moved to a new building at the southeast corner of 3rd and Main streets designed by C.F. Struck. The bank was reorganized in 1896 with a capital of $250,000. In 1904 the bank bought the German American Bank and added some $600,000 to its assets.

In 1905 the bank again moved, this time to 114 No. 4th Street. The final address became 305 5th Ave. So. in 1958. The bank's name was changed in 1983 to the Norwest Bank after the Northwest Bancorporation purchased the National Bank of La Crosse.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.2 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the La Crosse Public Library Archives Repository

Contact:
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La Crosse Wisconsin 54601
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