My sightseeing tour through Eau Claire

Donald "Sarge" Boyd Bandshell



This historic building, located in Owen Park, was built from funding provided by the Works Progress Administration (WPA).
The bandshell is named after Donald "Sarge" Boyd who became the director of the Eau Claire Municipal Band in 1929 and is still known for his enthusiasm and dedication for music.

Grace English Lutheran Church





This church was formed in 1909, because people wanted an English speaking Lutheran Church in Eau Claire.
The church building was completed by 1916.
In 1938 eleven Memorial bells, that first rang out on Easter morning, were installed .
Today, the church building itself has undergone numerous remodeling whereas the first remodeling occured in 1925.

Phoenix Park





The Farmers Market



Royal Credit Union



The Royal Credit Union, shortly called RCU, is located at Phoenix Park and I only publish the picture, because I really like this modern architectural style of this building.

Union National Bank (now U.S. Bank)



This building, which was designed by Burham Brothers, Inc., of Chicago, represents the "modern" architecture that highlighted the central business districts of the nation's largest cities in the 20th century. The name of the bank changed during the time from first "Wisconsin National Bank of Eau Claire" in 1965 to "Firstar Bank" in 1994 and to "U.S. Bank" in 2002.

L. E. Phillips Memorial Public Library



Eau Claire City Hall





The building was constructed in 1916 and was attached to its neighbor building, the former public librery in 1978-79.
The method of construction, like the two-story brick structure, is typical for civic buildings of the early 20th century.

Eau Claire Public Library



The library was designed by two Chicago architects, named Patton and Miller, and was built in 1903. The building is constructed of buff and blue Bedford limestone.
Since 1978-79 the library has been used as a city office building.

Federal Building - United States Courthouse of Eau Claire