10 Oct the facade of la crosse’s 1874-1885 ganert’s block is badly deteriorating
why paint brick – or even sandstone? the moisture that builds between the surfaces of the materials leads to the paint peeling or flaking away and in the case of sandstone, disentigration. it’s both a disservice and disappointment.
detail images of the three-story stephen ganert commercial building (1877-1885), located at 110 3rd street, la crosse, wis.
the name and date plaques or lunettes are comprised of carved sandstone harvested from the surrounding bluff quarries.
