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Homecoming Parade in Eau Claire

Date: 1918
Description: Uniformed soldiers marching in a World War I homecoming parade. Many men are carrying flags, and the street is heavily decorated with U.S. flags. The soldi...
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Railroad Bridge near Eau Claire

Date: 09 01 1882
Description: View looking up towards the special train of the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railroad comprised of 24 freight cars loaded with lumber and other ...
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Barstow Street

Date: 1905
Description: View of commercial buildings. One of the buildings has a sign painted on the side that reads: "Fleming's Jewelry Store." Several of the buildings have awni...
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South Barstow Street

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Description: Elevated view of a main throughfaire, with buildings lining each side of the street, with many pedestrians, a horse-drawn carriage, a clock hanging from a ...
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Eau Claire House

Date: 1913
Description: View from street towards the Eau Claire House on the southeast corner of Eau Claire and S. Barstow Streets.
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Tearing down Eau Claire House

Date: 1920
Description: Tearing down Eau Claire House to make way for the Y.M.C.A. building. A man is standing on the roof. A sign in the street reads, in part: "Electric Light He...
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Eau Claire House

Date: 1875
Description: Original part built in 1856, where the present Eau Claire House stands. It was later moved to another site and eventually torn down to make room for the Y....
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Eau Claire House

Date: 1865
Description: The first Eau Claire House built in 1856. It burned down in 1875.
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Peabody House

Date: 1875
Description: Front view of the inn. Several men and women are either standing or sitting on the balcony, and several people are standing on the porch under the balcony....
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Northwest Intersection at Fourth and Water

Date: 1870
Description: Elevated view of the town, looking northwest. The Chippewa River is in the foreground, with a lot of buildings, an intersection, and distant hills. One bui...
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Steamboat at Ingram & Kennedy's

Date: 1870
Description: View of the town and Chippewa river, with a steamboat in the center along the riverbank. A smaller boat is next to the steamboat, with a man standing eithe...
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Water Street in Eau Claire

Date: 1875
Description: Water street, before the fire of the 1880's, from the corner of Fifth avenue, looking east with storefronts and fire engine house.
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Eau Claire Hotel

Date: 1910
Description: View across intersection towards the Eau Claire House, with a horse-drawn omnibus in front.
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Fred Kutzner Store

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Description: Store was at the west end of first Chippewa bridge. Kutzner was also toll keeper of the bridge. Two children are looking out of left window on the second ...
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Insurance Agency

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Description: Exterior of Citizen's Loan and Granum Agency, for fire, casualty, and auto. Also symbols for Blue Cross/Blue Shield on the building.
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G.A.R. Encampment

Date: 06 1922
Description: Outdoor group portrait of Union veterans standing on the steps in front of a building, June 12-14.
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Eau Claire Hotel

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Description: Exterior view from street of the Eau Claire Hotel, located on the corner of South Barstow and Eau Claire Street. Automobiles are parked along the curbs, an...
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Ventilation Fans

Date: 12 12 1944
Description: Three men stand near ventilation fans for cementing machines on the roof of Building #3.
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Eau Claire Public Library Cornerstone

Date: 1903
Description: Two men are standing and posing beside the cornerstone of the Eau Claire Public Library. A third man is standing on the far left just above and behind the ...
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Schlegelmilch Building

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Description: Colorized postcard of the Schlegelmilch Building, a German architecture inspired building with a clock tower. A china store is on the ground floor. Caption...

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