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Many of the images shown here are available as postcard reproductions and prints in sizes from 4-inch by 6 inch to 13-inch by 19-inch and larger. If you are interested in a postcard reproduction or print, please email the image or images desired and size requested to info@lakesnwoods.com.
Residence of Hon. D. Cameron, La Crescent, Minnesota, 1874
Residence of Hon. D. Cameron, La Crescent, Minnesota, 1874
From An illustrated historical atlas of the State of Minnesota.
Published by A.T. Andreas, Lakeside Building, Chicago, Ills. 1874.
Image courtesy David Rumsey Map Collection - click image to enlarge

Plat map of La Crescent, Minnesota, 1878
Plat map of La Crescent, Minnesota, 1878
Courtesy John R. Borchert Map Library. - click image to enlarge

Plat map of La Crescent Township in Houston County, Minnesota, 1878
Plat map of La Crescent Township in Houston County, Minnesota, 1878
Courtesy John R. Borchert Map Library. - click image to enlarge
Toledo Woolen Mill on Pine Creek, La Crescent Minnesota, 1890s
Toledo Woolen Mill on Pine Creek, La Crescent Minnesota, 1890s
Courtesy Houston County Historical Society - click image to enlarge
Birdseye view, La Crescent Minnesota, 1898
Birdseye view, La Crescent Minnesota, 1898
Courtesy Houston County Historical Society - click image to enlarge
Drawbridge on the Mississippi River, La Crescent Minnesota, 1898
Drawbridge on the Mississippi River, La Crescent Minnesota, 1898
Courtesy Bell Museum of Natural History  - click image to enlarge
Toledo Woolen Mill on Pine Creek, La Crescent Minnesota, 1903
Toledo Woolen Mill on Pine Creek, La Crescent Minnesota, 1903
Courtesy Houston County Historical Society - click image to enlarge
Post Office, La Crescent Minnesota, 1909
Post Office, La Crescent Minnesota, 1909
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Primary School, La Crescent Minnesota, 1911
Primary School, La Crescent Minnesota, 1911
Courtesy Houston County Historical Society - click image to enlarge

Plat Map, La Crescent Township in Houston County, Minnesota, 1916
Plat map, La Crescent Township in Houston County, Minnesota, 1916
From the State of Minnesota Plat Map, 1916 - click image to enlarge
Minnesota Cabins, La Crescent Minnesota, 1930's
Minnesota Cabins, La Crescent Minnesota, 1930s
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Methodist Episcopal Church, La Crescent Minnesota, 1930s
Methodist Episcopal Church, La Crescent Minnesota, 1930s
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Highway 3 (now 61) near La Crescent Minnesota, 1935
Highway 3 (now 61) near La Crescent Minnesota, 1935
Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society - click image to enlarge

Rock quarry, La Crescent Minnesota, 1936
Rock quarry, La Crescent Minnesota, 1936
Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society - click image to enlarge

Public School, La Crescent Minnesota, 1940
Public School, La Crescent Minnesota, 1940
Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society - click image to enlarge

Cottages on Highway 61 near La Crescent Minnesota, 1940
Cottages on Highway 61 near La Crescent Minnesota, 1940
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Lagoon and bridge at La Crescent Minnesota, 1940
Lagoon and bridge at La Crescent Minnesota, 1940
Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society - click image to enlarge

Disposal Plant at La Crescent Minnesota, 1940
Disposal Plant at La Crescent Minnesota, 1940
Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society - click image to enlarge

Minnesota Cabins, La Crescent Minnesota, 1940s
Minnesota Cabins, La Crescent Minnesota, 1940s
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Carroll's Bar, La Crescent Minnesota, 1940s
Carroll's Bar, La Crescent Minnesota, 1940s
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Carroll's Bar, La Crescent Minnesota, 1942
Carroll's Bar, La Crescent Minnesota, 1942
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Minnesota Cabins, La Crescent Minnesota, 1947
Minnesota Cabins, La Crescent Minnesota, 1947
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Ranch Motel, la Crescent Minnesota, 1950's
Ranch Motel, La Crescent Minnesota, 1950s
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Park scene, La Crescent Minnesota, 1950's
Park scene, La Crescent Minnesota, 1950s
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Crescent Cabins, La Crescent Minnesota, 1951
Crescent Cabins, La Crescent Minnesota, 1951
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Methodist Church, La Crescent Minnesota, 1954
Methodist Church, La Crescent Minnesota, 1954
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Crescent Motel, La Crescent Minnesota, 1956
Crescent Motel, La Crescent Minnesota, 1956
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Apple trees in blossom near La Crescent Minnesota, 1958
Apple trees in blossom near La Crescent Minnesota, 1958
Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society - click image to enlarge

La Crescent apple orchards, La Crescent Minnesota, 1960
La Crescent apple orchards, La Crescent Minnesota, 1960
Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society - click image to enlarge

De Jarlais Supper Club and Coffee Shop, La Crescent Minnesota, 1960's
De Jarlais Supper Club and Coffee Shop, La Crescent Minnesota, 1960s
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Ranch Motel, La Crescent Minnesota, 1960s
Ranch Motel, La Crescent Minnesota, 1960s
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Schiltz Farms Milk and Cheese Factory, La Crescent Minnesota, 1960's
Schiltz Farms Milk and Cheese Factory, La Crescent Minnesota, 1960s
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Ranch Motel, La Crescent Minnesota, 1960's
Ranch Motel, La Crescent Minnesota, 1960s
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Apple Orchards, La Crescent Minnesota, 1960s
Apple Orchards, La Crescent Minnesota, 1960s
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Lock & Dam #7, La Crescent Minnesota, 1960s
Lock & Dam #7, La Crescent Minnesota, 1960s
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Minnesota Motel, La Crescent Minnesota, 1960s
Minnesota Motel, La Crescent Minnesota, 1960s (back of postcard)
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Church of the Crucifixion Interior, La Crescent Minnesota, 1963
Church of the Crucifixion Interior, La Crescent Minnesota, 1963
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Aerial view, La Crescent Minnesota, 1966
Aerial view, La Crescent Minnesota, 1966
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Cameron House, 429 South Seventh Street, La Crescent Minnesota, 1974
Cameron House, 429 South Seventh Street, La Crescent Minnesota, 1974
Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society - click image to enlarge

Residence, 4xx South Sixth Street, La Crescent Minnesota, 1974
Residence, 4xx South Sixth Street, La Crescent Minnesota, 1974
Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society - click image to enlarge

Aerial view, La Crescent Minnesota, 1975
Aerial view, La Crescent Minnesota, 1975
Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society - click image to enlarge

Produce Stand, La Crescent, Minnesota, 2019
Produce Stand, La Crescent, Minnesota, 2019
Credit: Carol Highsmith via Library of Congress - click image to enlarge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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