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La Crosse: Medicine Men

Adolf Gundersen arrived in La Crosse from Norway and revolutionized medical care in town.

Aired 05/12/2008 | Rating TV-G

Wisconsin Hometown Stories

La Crosse: Medicine Men

Clip: Special | 10m 10s

Adolf Gundersen arrived in La Crosse from Norway and revolutionized medical care in town.

In 1891, a newly-minted physician from Norway named Adolf Gundersen arrived in La Crosse, and medical care in the city would soon undergo a revolution. (Part 5/8)

Aired 05/12/2008 | Rating TV-G

Wisconsin Hometown Stories is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin

La Crosse: College Town

The growth of its three colleges La Crosse's adaptation to the post-lumber economy. (4m 22s)

La Crosse: Early History

The confluence of the three rivers gave life to the city in the middle of driftless area. (6m 14s)

La Crosse: Ebb & Flow

Rebuilt and revitalized La Crosse is characterized by high tech and higher education. (9m 29s)

La Crosse: Intro

Follow the evolution of the city at the junction of three rivers. (1m 39s)

La Crosse: Oneota

The ancient Oneota culture formed a densely populated area in La Crosse. (5m 8s)

La Crosse: Reinvention

La Crosse became an industrial town after the decline of lumber industry. (10m 36s)

La Crosse: Steam

Steamboats, steam engines and steam-powered sawmills drove the economy to prosperity. (8m 50s)

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