Monday, October 3, 2011

Historic Buildings on the North Side of Eau Claire

Sacred Heart Church (418 North Dewey Street, Eau Claire, WI)
The church was completed in 1928 and is considered a historic building because of its unique architectural design. It has metal-covered twin towers supporting a Latin cross on each tower, rose-colored windows and round arched openings. It was built by 60 German-speaking Catholic families.



Sears Catalog House (1403 Omaha Street, Eau Claire, WI)
Sears Catalog Homes were constructed between 1908 and 1940. Catalog homes, also known as kit houses, were prefabricated housing that became popular in the United States in the first half of the 20th century. It is considered as a historic building because of its interesting architecture wherein the buyer will be receiving two boxcar loads of materials together with the detailed plans and construction information.

6 comments:

  1. That's really a long journey. But though the journey, we can get familiar with the beautiful city, at least we won't get lost,hahahaha

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  2. The Sacred Heart Church seems so big,and it is probably the good place to gathering for catholic.

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  3. The Sacred Heart Church is very beautiful. It divided into several parts include a children center. I think it's helpful for the people who live near this church. My friend told me if you go to the top tower of this church and you can overlook the view of Eau Claire. I'm image that.

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  4. I have a litter question about Sacred Heart Church. Is it a church of Christian or Catholic? I can't find tell from outside.

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  5. I went Sacred Heart Church last semester. It was long way to go there. By the way the, it looks different without snow.

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  6. I think the church have rich culture, the style of the building is rally special. I saw the earlies church just now, it was quite diffrent from this church.Does this Church is the most popular in WI?

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