Modern Highway Photos: La Crosse to Winona

After reaching the state line I turned around and headed back into Minnesota. This first northbound photo is looking west across the interstate bridge.

Looking west just after passing over the interstate bridge. The state line marker is visible on the right, as well as part of U.S. 61's original alignment, bypassed way back in 1941.

Looking west on the way to La Crescent. Note the three route markers. State Highway 16 was originally U.S. Highway 16 before about 1979. U.S. 16 was replaced by state routes with the same number on either side of the state line.

At the entrance to the Sportsman's Landing. Note the sign for La Crescent on the right, advertising it as the "Apple Capitol of Minnesota".

Looking west down U.S. 61/U.S. 14/ MN 16 towards La Crescent from Shore Acres Road. Note the beginning of the construction zone ahead.

Entering the construction zone...

A view of the new alignment into La Crescent, still under construction (right). The guard rail of the new Chestnut Street overpass is visible.

Roadside Structures in La Crescent

The stone retaining wall and bench structure at the east end of Main Street was constructed as part of a roadside development project in conjunction with the upgrade of U.S. 61/U.S. 14 to four lanes through La Crescent in 1941. It was once referred to the "heave-ho" or "heaving rail" by locals according to a MnDOT report, owing to its use by transients and their habit of heaving empty bottles towards the highway and/or vomiting.

A rather worn marker for the Apple Blossom Scenic Drive at Main and Chestnut Streets. The southbound ramp to Main Street from U.S. 61/U.S. 14 is visible on the left.

A public telephone booth on Main Street in La Crescent in remarkably good condition.

Concrete picnic tables at the intersection of Walnut and 2nd Street South.