Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Eau Claire
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The story of a city both shaped and empowered by the convergence of two rivers.
Stories that follow the origins of the native people who lived on the land; the growth of timber milling, tire manufacturing and cookware industries that provided employment for residents; a feathered mascot who led area troops into Civil War battles and the influential role the city played in the fight for civil rights in baseball.
Wisconsin Hometown Stories is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin
Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Eau Claire
Special | 58m 47sVideo has Closed Captions
Stories that follow the origins of the native people who lived on the land; the growth of timber milling, tire manufacturing and cookware industries that provided employment for residents; a feathered mascot who led area troops into Civil War battles and the influential role the city played in the fight for civil rights in baseball.
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Henry Aaron played for the minor league team the Eau Claire Bears. (7m 29s)
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Norwegian immigrants brought ski jumping to Eau Claire in the 1880s. (8m 2s)
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The revival of the local arts led to Eau Claire drawing attention as an arts destination. (11m 23s)
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Old Abe, a bald eagle, became the mascot during the Civil War before retiring. (8m 8s)
Eau Claire: The First Eau Claire
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The Ojibwe and Sioux found the Eau Claire-area rich in resources. (10m 22s)
Eau Claire: The Second Eau Claire
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New industries took hold in Eau Claire, including the Gillette Tire Company. (9m 54s)
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Wisconsin Hometown Stories is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin