Little-known Mayo Clinic tradition continues with new hospital construction in La Crosse

LA CROSSE, Wis. ― The tradition of embedding crucifixes in the cement pillars of Mayo Clinic buildings is a little-known fact. Beginning in 1967 with the construction of the Alfred and Marian Hall buildings in Rochester, Minnesota, workers have respectfully placed crucifixes in the concrete pourings supporting ne w buildings. Now that tradition continues in Southwest Wisconsin with the construction of the new hospital in La Crosse. During construction, several crucifixes have been placed in the…
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