Abstract

Douglas Connell, a La Crosse, Wis., native, is a local historian and writer for the La Crosse Tribune. He has written numerous books on La Crosse area history.

The collection includes 311 images of the construction of the new bridge over the Mississippi River at La Crosse, Wis., from March 2003 to November 2004. The slides are arranged chronologically in a binder. Each slide is labeled by Connell with a brief description and the date and time the image was taken.

Abstract 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. Companies that are represented are: Doerflingers, Funke Candy Company, Hebberd's Drug Store, Fred Kroner Hardware Store, La Crosse Rubber Mills (now called La Crosse Footwear), La Crosse Tractor Company, Northern Engraving, Pamperin...

Abstract Kenneth R. Jenkerson (1945-2002) was a lifelong La Crosse, Wis., resident and local historian who had a passion for photography, printing, and local history. He was a frequent visitor to estate sales and auctions in the area.This collection of slides was among the items sold at auction after his death. Generally, the slides were taken by unknown people over a long period of time and were likely purchased by Jenkerson locally. Most images are of the La Crosse area but are...

Abstract Robert “Bob” and Twyla McFee were residents of La Crosse, Wisconsin.Slides (1960-1989) of the Robert “Bob” M. McFee and Twyla G. (Henrickson) McFee (1925-1986) family include images of the Coulee Region in and around La Crosse, Wis. Included are aerial views; farm scenes; the La Crosse, Wis., area flood of 1965; miscellaneous images; the 1964 Oktoberfest Maple Leaf parade; unidentified people which may include images of the McFee family; and rural scenes. The art and buildings...

Abstract

Color slides of downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin, taken in 1979 and 1984.