La Crescent had three railroads.  The Milwaukee Road Mainline extended along the Mississippi River, before crossing it into La Crosse.  Heading south then, a second mainline heads south towards Kansas City.  
A third mainline went west towards Lanesboro and Austin.  The first and second lines are now owned by Canadian Pacific, while the third is abandoned.  
Bridges
 
 
Lost Through Girder Bridge over Root River Back Channel
DM&E Root River Bridge
 
 
Pratt Pony Truss Bridge over Root River
La Crescent Swing Bridge
 
 
Through Truss Swing Bridge over Mississippi River
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