Travel Back in Time to Eastman

The R. W. Troxel Glass Plate Negative Collection, housed at UW-La Crosse Murphy Library, offers a glimpse into life around south western Wisconsin shortly after the turn of the century, especially Eastman, a village near the Mississippi in Crawford County. There’s just something so special about the delicacy of glass plate negatives and their ability to capture detail.Fun fact, silent film actress Barbara Bedford (born as Violet May Rose) was born in the Eastman/Prairie du Chien area.

Eastman - Downtown, 1915
Downtown Eastman, 1915.
Eastman - Group of men and motorcycle in front of Finney & Co. Confectionary
Group of men and motorcycle in front of Finney & Co. Confectionary.
Eastman, Wi. - Rebuilding of St. Wenceslaus church, 1913
Rebuilding of St. Wenceslaus church, 1913.
Eastman, Wi. - Zlabek Bros. Ford
Zlabek Bros. Ford.
Street scene - Eastman? Laundry, Barber Shop, and residence
Street scene – Eastman? Laundry, Barber Shop, and residence.
Eastman - Bank, 1915
Bank, 1915.
Eastman, Wi. - street scene (downtown) with children
Street scene (downtown) with children.