A Closer Look at Artifacts from the La Crosse Area Heritage Center

A few hundred artifacts are on display at the La Crosse Area Heritage Center. There is only so much space to tell their stories at the museum. Below are a few featured artifacts from each exhibit. Click on any of the images below to learn more about it.

Hoocąk life in Hinųkwas (Ho-Chunk life in La Crosse)

chunkey stone from the La Crosse County Historical Society
Ho-Chunk Market Basket from the La Crosse County Historical Society
Drum from the La Crosse County Historical Society

Early La Crosse

Drawing of Nathan Myrick's Cabin from the La Crosse County Historical Society
Surveyor's compass from La Crosse County Historical Society
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Logging the Black River

Logger's shoe from the La Crosse County Historical Society
Logging from the La Crosse County Historical Society
John Paul's Stamp from the La Crosse County Historical Society

Brewing Industry

Gund Brewery Medal from the La Crosse County Historical Society
Elfenbrau Elf from the La Crosse County Historical Society
Temperance Beer Label from the La Crosse County Historical Society

Made in La Crosse

La Crosse Camera from the La Crosse County Historical Society
Bump Paper Fastener from the La Crosse County Historical Society
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