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Eau Claire River
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In the foreground is a dam with the river cascading over it. On the right side of the dam is a mill consisting of four closely spaced buildings. "Eau Claire Linen Co" is printed at the peak of the tallest building. Near it is a lattice deck bridge diagonally crossing the river. Caption reads: "Eau Claire River, Eau Claire, Wis."
September 9, 1905
Eau Claire Book & Stat'y Co.
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Greetings From Eau Claire
1910
Color enhanced postcard with eight views of buildings, bridges, and dams. In the center is written: "Greetings from Eau Claire Wis."
Typical Residence Street & High Bridge
1905
Postcard with two views. On the left the caption reads: "A Typical Residence Street," with a view down the street with trees and houses. On the right the caption reads: "High Bridge," showing the l...
Linen Mill
1910
View across water towards the Linen Mill along the banks of the Eau Claire River. Caption reads: "Eau Claire, Wis." and "Linen Mill."
Dam on the Eau Claire River
1911
Colorized photograph of a dam on the Eau Claire River, Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Caption reads: "Dam on the Eau Claire River, Eau Claire, Wis."
R.R. Bridge and Paper Mill
1910
Enhanced photographic postcard of a lattice deck truss railroad high bridge and paper mill on the Chippewa River. The bridge was built in 1880 by the Chicago, St. Paul Milwaukee and Omaha Railroad....
New Barstow Street Bridge
1910
Color enhanced photographic postcard view of the "new" Barstow Street concrete arch bridge over the Eau Claire River. A street car is crossing the bridge. Caption reads: "New Barstow St. Bridge, Ea...
