First Baptist Church 416 Niagara Street 1912, Georgian Revival
The Baptist congregation in Eau Claire was organized in 1861. Their first church building, built in 1868, was enlarged later in
the nineteenth century. It was replaced by the current stone structure in 1912. This dignified building, a fine example of
Georgian Revival architecture, was designed by George Stair, pastor of the church at the time of construction. The present
steeple replaced a low dome-like element which was part of the original structure. The dome, the church interior and the
original stained glass windows were destroyed by fire in 1935. The windows on the front were saved.
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