| Additional Information: | A distinctive commercial structure on S. Barstow Street where a majority of the buildings have been substantially altered. The two story reddish brick building is characterized by a metal cornice, and three bays accented by semi-circular arches filled with a checkerboard brick pattern. Narrow pilasters separate the bays. In this photo the windows are boarded up and on the ground floor, metal siding covers a portion of the storefront area. Since the photo was taken modern, yet complementary, windows have been added and, on the first floor, wood siding has replaced the metal siding. According to a streetscape photo available at the Chippewa Valley Museum, the building immediately south, 315 S. Barstow Street (not included in survey), is of similar design.
The First National Bank of Eau Claire, the forerunner of the Bank of Eau Claire, was organized in the early seventies with a capital of $50,000. The bank officers were: F.W. Woodward, president; William A. Rust, vice-president; and George T. Thompson, cashier. In 1878 the bank was reorganized as the Bank of Eau Claire, with the same officers. The 1880 city directory lists the bank at 110 Barstow Street. By 1883 the bank was located in this structure and remained the occupant until 1893 when it moved to a building located at the southeast corner of S. Barstow Street and E. Grand Avenue (no longer standing). The bank officers in 1893 were: W.A. Rust, president; H.H. Hayden, vice-president; and C.W. Lockwood, cashier. In 1906 the Bank of Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley Bank (17-21 S. Barstow Street, 1P/20) merged to form the Union National Bank. The 1908 city directory records a saloon operated by William Dunham, offices for law and real estate, and the G.A.R. Hall at this address (C,D).
1997-Second story windows are modern replacements. |
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