Historical Note

Incorporated in 1876, the La Crosse National Bank (later known as the National Bank of La Crosse) was located in the vicinity of 2nd and Main streets. In 1881 it was moved to a new building at the southeast corner of 3rd and Main streets designed by C.F. Struck. The bank was reorganized in 1896 with a capital of $250,000. In 1904 the bank bought the German American Bank and added some $600,000 to its assets.

In 1905 the bank again moved, this time to 114 No. 4th Street. The final address became 305 5th Ave. So. in 1958. The bank's name was changed in 1983 to the Norwest Bank after the Northwest Bancorporation purchased the National Bank of La Crosse.