Garnett Deters Photographs

Collection

Identifier: CP 011

Staff Only

Abstract

This collection contains digital photographs of the Bergh Piano Company, the Bergh Automobile Company, the North Side Military Band, and Riverside Park around the years 1915-1920. The identified people in the collection are Thomas T. Bergh, Herbert Deters, and Ewald Deters, though there are other individuals.

Dates

circa 1915

Access to Materials

Materials in this collection are available for patron use.

Historical Note

The Bergh Piano Company was located at the corner of Jay and Fourth Streets in downtown La Crosse (205-207 South Fourth Street). It was in business at this location from 1905-1922. Thomas T. Bergh was the President and Manager of the company. Herbert Deters was a salesman for Bergh Piano Company.

The Bergh Automobile Company was located at 328 South Fifth Street. It was also owned by Thomas T. Bergh. According to City Directories, Thomas T. Bergh sold automobiles at this garage from 1913-1922. In the 1924 City Directory, the Bergh Auto Company is listed under the ownership of Thomas O. Bergh and located at 408-410 South Fourth Street. Ewald Deters was a bookkeeper at the Bergh Automobile Company.

Riverside Park was completed in 1912, only a few years before the photographs in this collection. Three photographs in the collection depict people using the park, though none are identified.