Eau Claire: 1920

The 20's saw a dramatic growth in population and building projects. The automobile became increasingly popular as indicated by the number of filling stations.
1920 3,327 women voted. This number equaled the number of voting men.
1921 The number of births was double the number of deaths.
1925 The Madison Street bridge was opened at a total cost of $240,000.
1926 $1.5 million was spent on construction projects.
1926 All city streets, 115 miles in total, were kept clear of snow.
1926 The city had 20 filling stations and 3,200 cars.
1926 Highway 12 between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls was opened.
1927 The Masonic Temple was built on on the bank of the Chippewa River.
The Eau Claire State Normal School was renamed the State Teachers College.
1927 140 new homes and 14 new factories were built.
1928 Sacred Heart Church was erected.

Created by Matt Unger on 6/13/97.

1920	3,327 women voted. This number equaled the number of voting men.
1921	The number of births was double the number of deaths.
1925	The Madison Street bridge was opened at a total cost of $240,000.
1926	$1.5 million was spent on construction projects.
1926	All city streets, 115 miles in total, were kept clear of snow.
1926	The city had 20 filling stations and 3,200 cars.
1926	Highway 12 between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls was opened.
1927	The Masonic Temple was built on on the bank of the Chippewa River. The Eau Claire State Normal School was renamed the State Teachers College.
1927	140 new homes and 14 new factories were built.
1928	Sacred Heart Church was erected.