PAL's Mission
Preservation Alliance of La Crosse promotes the heritage of the Coulee Region
through education, recognition, appreciation, protection and sensitive reuse
of our historic buildings, neighborhoods and landscapes.
Our History
Preservation Alliance of La Crosse has been serving La Crosse and the Coulee Region in historic preservation efforts since 1976. When the 1890 Post Office was torn down in 1976, the community outcry was such that PAL was organized by a group of concerned citizens who hoped to educate the region about our rich architectural resources and enhance our area by acknowledging the beautiful buildings and structures from our past.
The PAL office is now located on the mezzanine of the Pump House Regional Arts Center building at 119 King Street near the beautiful Mississippi River in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The Pump House is an excellent example of what PAL promotes: the renewal or adaptive reuse of historic properties of stylistic interest and importance, and see that they continue to be used in our modern and changing world.
PAL Officers and Board of Directors
Executive Committee:
Barbara Kooiman, President
David Henke, Vice President
Sharon Ryan, Secretary
Judith Cobb, Treasurer
Directors:
Dan Estep
Roger Grant
King Holley
Dan Moen
Dee Peacock
Lisbeth Reynertson
Mark Terpstra
How you can help
Volunteers are important in our preservation efforts, and there are certain expenses that must be met, too. We hope you'll consider becoming an active member of PAL and/or making a financial contribution to help support what we do. You'll find a form on the Membership page for that purpose. Memberships and contributions to PAL are tax deductible!
119 King Street - La Crosse, WI 54601 - (608)784-1976