La Crosse History Unbound

digitized collections from La Crosse Public Library and Murphy Library, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse.

Curb Appeal

The La Crosse Public Library and the City of La Crosse Planning Department have worked together to create a historic look at intersections in the city of La Crosse.  The purpose of this project is to provide an idea of what intersections looked like in 1970 and what changes have occurred to the present date (2003).

Footsteps of La Crosse

Discover the history and architecture of La Crosse as your expert guides share stories of La Crosse.  Look up and encounter the architecture of this historic Mississippi River town.  Experience the development and beauty of La Crosse from the boomtown riverboat days to today through the evolution of building styles and details.

Historic La Crosse City Directories
digitized version of several historical La Crosse city directories.

History Repeats Itself...
a collection of popular topics in the La Crosse community that tend to repeat over time. Examples include the disappearance of Evelyn Hartley, the Ten Commandments issue, and the proposed North-South corridor (road) through the marsh.

La Crosse Area Demographics
includes information from the 2000 census about the people living in the city of La Crosse and La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

The La Crosse Tribune Index
includes abstracts of worthy articles since September 1990 are available online. We also have clipping files on these topics since 1976 available at the main Library only. Click here for information on our genealogical records or indexes.

Local Organization Directory
The Library maintains a list of La Crosse area non-profit organizations that are searchable online, as well as contact information for educational institutions, religious groups and businesses. Simply click on this link and search. If you'd like to add your organization, contact the Archives at: Ask the Archives .

Popular La Crosse Websites
which include links to local governmental web pages and Mississippi River data.