Municipal government -- Wisconsin -- La Crosse
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 59 Collections and/or Records:
La Crosse (Wis.). Common Council Oaths of Office
Collection — Box MISC PR 3, Folder: 4
Identifier: MISC PR 014
Abstract
The La Crosse (Wis.) Common Council Oaths of Office, 1856, collection includes the written oaths of office for the members of the City of La Crosse Common Council for the year, 1856. In addtion, there is a small written history about the founding of La Crosse's city government in 1856.
Dates:
1856
La Crosse (Wis.). Proceedings of the Common Council
Collection — Box MISC PR 2, Folder: 5
Identifier: MISC PR 010
Abstract
The La Crosse (Wis.). Proceedings of the Common Council (1920-1921) collection includes one book (342 pages) which contains a synopsis of the proceedings of the Common Council of the City of La Crosse, Wis.
Dates:
1920-1921
La Crosse, Wisconsin, Bridge Engineer Records
Record Group
Identifier: La Crosse Series 044
Abstract
Directed by the Board of Public Works, the bridge engineer was responsible for operating the drawbridge/swinging span mechanism on the municipal Mississippi River wagon bridge. This bridge was in use from 1891-1939 and was built and maintained by the City of La Crosse (Wis.).These records date from 1901-1939 and list river traffic, mainly steamboats and barges, that required the swinging span to be opened. Information included in these records are the name of and the time the...
Dates:
1901-1939
La Crosse, Wisconsin, City Park and Recreation Department Records
Record Group
Identifier: La Crosse Series 013
Abstract
Records of the City of La Crosse Park and Recreation Department, 1860-2008, with the bulk of the documents dating from 1908-2000. These materials include Board of Park Commissioners records (1908-2006), Park and Recreation Department records (1924-2008), Recreation (1963-1972), and Sites (1860-2007).The Board materials include correspondence (1911-1999), director’s reports (1960; 1962-1963), a land records book (ca. 1900-1938), meeting minutes (1908-2006), an index and abstracts...
Dates:
1860-2008; Majority of material found within 1908 - 2000
La Crosse, Wisconsin, City Planning Department Records
Record Group
Identifier: La Crosse Series 036
Abstract
The city’s Planning Dept. undertakes studies and assessments of the economic, housing, employment, and transportation needs of the La Crosse urban community, and strives to improve the quality of life in the city of La Crosse by using comprehensive planning approaches, and applying for project funding.This series consists of City of La Crosse Planning Dept. inactive files organized by major topics, including a subject file of more miscellaneous topics. The major topic groups are...
Dates:
1952-1996; Majority of material found within 1967 - 1990
La Crosse, Wisconsin, Committee on Aviation, Resolutions and Reports Relating to Aviation
Record Group
Identifier: La Crosse Series 031
Abstract
Resolutions, 1919-1932, of the Common Council of La Crosse, Wisconsin, dealing with aviation and the first publicly operated airfield in La Crosse called Salzer Field. The City first leased the 115-acre site in 1919 and later purchased it in 1928, finally abandoning it in 1933.
Dates:
1919-1932
La Crosse, Wisconsin, Committee on Bridges, Resolutions and Reports Relating to Bridges
Record Group
Identifier: La Crosse Series 024
Abstract
Resolutions and reports from the Committee on Bridges to the Common Council, 1857-1932. The materials are arranged by bridge location; therein, chronologically. There isn’t any further indexing to this collection at this time other than what the City Clerk has on index cards.The reports are mostly requests for new or improvements to existing bridges. Bridges best represented in this series are the main and west channel bridges across the Mississippi River, including the ice or...
Dates:
1857-1932
La Crosse, Wisconsin, Committee on Buildings and Grounds, Resolutions and Reports Relating to Buildings and Grounds
Record Group
Identifier: La Crosse Series 025
Abstract
Resolutions and reports from the Committee on Buildings & Grounds to the Common Council, 1859-1932 (bulk 1874-1932). The materials are arranged by building name; therein, chronologically. There isn’t any further indexing to this collection at this time other than what the City Clerk has on index cards.The reports are mostly requests for proposed buildings or improvements to existing city owned buildings. The series includes documents relating to: City Hall, 1870-1932;...
Dates:
1859-1932; Majority of material found within 1874 - 1932
La Crosse, Wisconsin, Committee on Finance, Resolutions and Reports Relating to Finance
Record Group
Identifier: La Crosse Series 026
Abstract
Resolutions and reports from the Committee on Finance of the Common Council, 1858-1932. The materials are arranged in chronological order. The reports are mostly budget requests and financial reports prepared for Council.
Dates:
1858-1932
La Crosse, Wisconsin, Committee on Fire, Resolutions and Reports Relating to Fire
Record Group
Identifier: La Crosse Series 001
Abstract
Common Council resolutions, petitions and reports with supporting documents relating to the Fire Department, 1856-1932. The materials are divided into two categories: petitions and fire department files. Petitions are citizen requests and include general petitions (1856; 1864, 1871-1875; 1888-1912), petitions for building permits (1857-1932) [building permits were required in the downtown fire districts], and petitions for gas/oil building permits (1900-1932).Fire department...
Dates:
1856-1932