Historic Photos

Some of the memories of the historic places and buildings in our area. 

If you have any photos you wish to be included here, please email them with detailed information as to who/what is in the picture, date, and where it was taken. Due to copy-write laws, we will only accept photos that have been taken by you, or where permission can be proven for them to be posted. No copies from books or other publications will be accepted.









LaSalle town water tower. LaSalle Days parade July 2012. Though no longer in use for town water storage, it is still being used a repeater station for cell/satellite signals.

LaSalle main street.  LaSalle Days Parade July 2012
LaSalle train depot May 2014. Built in 1907 and was donated to the town of LaSalle by the Union Pacific Railroad in 1983. Currently used as the McMahan Community Center and is available for rental to the public by contacting the Town Hall.
Photo Credit: Paula Cochran



UP Caboose #25251 sitting next to the LaSalle Depot (Community Center) July 2005. Photo courtesy of Don Strauch. It was donated by Union Pacific to the town of LaSalle in 1985 and sold in 2005. Currently undergoing a full restoration and private tours are available by contacting us via email.
Photo Credit: Don Strauch
Roth's Shoe Store, Main Street LaSalle  May 2014. Currently houses an antique store. The new owners carefully uncovered and have preserved the original signage out front.
Photo Credit: Paula Cochran


BeeBee Draw School May 2012 Closed in the 1960's when the school districts in the area were consolidated. It has sat abandoned for several years.
 Photo Credit: Paula Cochran
Front Doors of LaSalle Hardware
Photo Credit: Carla Moser

LaSalle Milk Plant Circa 1946
This building was where Valley Veterinary Clinic is today
Photo credit: Carla Moser
View from above in the late 1940's
Photo Credit: Carla Moser

Peckham Grain Elevator May 2014. Currently houses Peckham Feed and the property is up for sale.
Photo Credit: Paula Cochran
Big Bend School May 2012. The building was closed in the 1960's when the school districts in the area were consolidated. It has been used as a residence, business, and storage facility since it was sold.
Photo Credit: Paula Cochran
Bell from Big Bend School June 2012
Photo credit: Paula Cochran