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John A. Elliott Stoddard Hotel Collection

 Collection — Box: MISC 67, Folder: 5
Identifier: MISC MSS 347

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).

Dates

  • circa 1920-1947

Creator

Access to Materials

Materials in this collection are available for patron use.

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.

Extent

0.2 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Acquisitions Information

(Accession number 2016.146) Donated by Richard Granum, October 2016

Related Materials

Missing Title

(MSS 99)
Stoddard Hotel Records

Missing Title

(MSS 131)
Stoddard Hotel Remodeling Materials

Creator

Source

Title
John A. Elliot Stoddard Hotel Collection, circa 1920-1947
Status
Completed
Author
Hannah L Weber
Date
2016 December
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the La Crosse Public Library Archives Repository

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