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A History of La Crosse, Wisconsin in the Twentieth Century: Reinventing La Crosse Again and Again. By Susan T. Hessel and Gayda Hollnagel
Written by personal historians, this book is exactly would you would expect. It is filled with stories about the people – ordinary and extraordinary – who invented and reinvented La Crosse again and again. With more than 750 pages, it has eight major sections - Who We are and Who We Were: Many ethnic groups made La Crosse delightfully diverse
- Making a Living: As the economy changed, so did the jobs we hold
- Becoming a Real City: A rough, frontier town became a regional center
- Mind Body and Soul: A small city developed a world-class education, health care and faith community
- In Our Free Time: There’s always something to do, thanks to a plethora of arts, social organizations and recreational opportunities.
- Controversies: La Crosse residents have always had a lot to say and were not afraid to say it.
- We Are Not Alone: National and international events touched and shaped the city.font>
- The River, the Weather and La Crosse: At its heart, La Crosse is still a river town at the mercy of the elements.
About the authors:
Susan T. Hessel (left) who grew up down river in St. Louis, is a former La Crosse Tribune reporter turned freelance writer and personal historian.
Gayda Hollnagel, a La Crosse native, is a retired La Crosse Tribune reporter.
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Susan T. Hessel • Lessons From Life
• Email: sue@lessonsfromlife.com • www.lessonsfromlife.com
Phone: 608 782-3248 • Fax: 608 782-6959 • Toll-Free Number: 1-888-812-7405
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