Historic U.S. 61: Original Alignment Through Winona

Looking east down Broadway (6th St) from just a bit east of Junction Street.

At Bierce Street.

At Gould Street, entering the St. Mary's University - St. Teresa campus.

Looking east at Broadway and Villa Street. This unassuming intersection was the original junction of U.S. 61 with U.S. 14 (and State Highway 7) from 1926 to 1929 (both routes approached from the south (right). It was also both routes' original eastern terminus. The first concrete road between Winona and Minnesota City, constructed in 1926, ended at this intersection, giving way to already existing brick pavement.

At Cummings Street.

At Jackson Street.

Looking east towards an at-grade rail crossing on Broadway.

At High Street.

Looking east at Ewing Street.

The curve on Broadway where Winona's street grid begins to align itself with the river.

Looking east at Wilson Street. It seems like there's a church on almost every block on Broadway.

At Huff Street.

At Washington Street.

Between Washington and Johnson Streets.

Looking east at Main Street, State Highway 43.

Looking east towards Liberty Street.

Looking east at Laird Street. Note the bakery on the right. The sign states "since 1924", meaning this bakery was around when Broadway was still U.S. 61 (assuming this is its original location).

Between St. Charles Street and High Forest Street.

Looking east on Broadway (6th) at Mankato Avenue. Southbound traffic would have turned right here.

Looking south down Mankato Avenue at Wabasha (7th) Street.

At Mankato and Howard (10th) Streets. Note the rail crossing ahead and the "Mankato Bar" on the right. Sugar Loaf Hill is visible straight ahead.

Approaching the intersection with Sarnia Street (Highway 43), the alignment used by U.S. 61 after 1929.