Eau Claire: 1960

 Eau Claire was growing in population during the 1960s.  New structure had to be built to to accommodate all of the people.  The university also made a name for itself.  The University was renamed using Wisconsin as part of the title.

1960	The original building known as "Old Main" at the University was renamed Schofied Hall.
1960	Eau Claire had 178 miles of streets, which increased to 278 miles by 1987.
1962	A new post office was constructed on North Barstow Street and the 1909 structure on 500 S. Barstow Street was vacated.
1962	The Eau Claire High School, at 314 Doty Street, was renamed Central Junior High School.
1963	The C & NW discontinued all train passenger service to Eau Claire -- the last line serving the city.
1963	Chippewa Valley Technical College was opened.
1964	Wisconsin State Colleges was renamed the Wisconsin State University-Eau Claire.
1964	Sunnyview School, that is currently part of the Chippewa Valley Museum, was moved from its original location in the town of Washington.
1966	Gillette Safety Tire Company named was changed to Uniroyal.
1967	A severe flood led to the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973.
1967	University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire School of Nursing developed after the closing of Luther Hospital School of Nursing.
1968	A community plan was incorporated.