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(1981 photo 28/15, 28/16). Phillips moved to Eau Claire in 1918 and opened a branch of the Ed Phillips and Sons Co., which was a distributorship of newspapers, magazines, tobacco products, candies, and liquor. In 1941, he founded L.E. Phillips Charities. This organization funded many health and educational organizations in the community. In 1942, he founded National Presto Industries.
2016- "A massive high-pitched roof of slate caps this two-story residence, which is the only example of this style in Eau Claire. Decorative elements include dentils, lintels, a recessed main entry, diamond pane windows and an oriel window above the entrance door.
Lewis Phillips moved to Eau Claire in 1918 and opened a branch of the Ed Phillips and Sons Company, which was a distributorship of newspapers, magazines, tobacco products, candies and liquor. In 1941, Phillips founded L.E. Phillips Charities. Phillip's charitable organization funded many health and educational organizations in the community and a number of buildings bear his name. In 1942 Phillips founded National Presto Industries."
-"Eau Claire Landmarks: Designated Historic Properties in Eau Claire, Wisconsin", Eau Claire Landmarks Commission, P.O. Box 5148, 2016.
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