Discover the history and architecture of La Crosse as your expert guides share stories of La Crosse.  Look up and encounter the architecture of this historic Mississippi River town.  Experience the development and beauty of La Crosse from the boomtown riverboat days to today through the evolution of building styles and details.

Follow the drop-down menu at the upper right corner of the screen to select from a series of walking tours highlighting some of the most historic and architecturally significant buildings in La Crosse. The Downtown La Crosse, Cass-King Residential and Tenth and Cass Residential tours are in a compact geographic area and can be covered on foot. The buildings on the North La Crosse, City Landmarks and Additional National Register tours are further apart and can be found more easily by car or bicycle. Also, individual properties can be selected to create your own tour. La Crosse has a wealth of architecturally and historically significant residential, commercial and public buildings. These tours highlight 107 of best known and officially identified historic structures in the city. No doubt, there are many that are not included but are equally significant. Hopefully, this list will be enhanced and expanded in the future. We invite you to explore the rich variety of historic properties that make up the architectural heritage of La Crosse. Enjoy your tours!

For more information contact the La Crosse Public Library Archives Department at 608-789-7136