2021 architectural survey of 19th and early 20th century residential and commercial architecture in la crosse, wisc.

the following images were taken during a brief visit to la crosse, wisconsin (march, 2021), a small historic city founded in 1848 on the mississippi river, where several surviving 19th century workers cottages, italianate commercial buildings, and chicago prairie school structures contribute to cityscape rich in heritage, history, and visual character. 

note: the first set of images were taken in the summer and fall of 2020 respectively. 

2020:

2021:

all images courtesy of eric j. nordstrom and the bldg. 51 archive. 

further reading:

A PHOTOGRAPHIC SURVEY OF 19TH AND EARLY 20TH CENTURY RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS IN LA CROSSE, WISC.



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