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1. www.fairchildhistory.org › area-historyArea History - Fairchild Area Historical Society

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   Photo credits: 1895 Front Street in downtown Fairchild from Wisconsin State Historical Society (top background). Wisconsin State Historical Society pictures used here by FAHS with permission. High School and Downtown Fairchild photos from the postcard collection of Nancy Watenphul.

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3. www.dewitzphotography.com › eau-claire-wiHistoric Fairchild - The Village of Three Railroads

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   Jan 2, 2015 · Fairchild is like many small towns across the country, closed run down storefronts and old deteriorating houses, empty streets and a little village that is holding onto their roots with compassion and love of their family heritage.

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4. www.fairchildhistory.orgFairchild Area Historical Society - Home

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   Photo credits: downtown Fairchild from Schoolhouse Hill from Wisconsin State Historical Society (top background); Gladstone Hotel and depot from Wisconsin State Historical Society (middle background); 1914 Fairchild Cubs from published postcard in Nancy Watenphul collection; buckwheat mill from Wisconsin State Historical Society (bottom ...

5. www.fairchildhistory.org › about-usAbout Us - Fairchild Area Historical Society

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   Photo credits: Huron Street from Wisconsin State Historical Society (top background); individual pictures/portraits provided by each respective Board member. Wisconsin State Historical Society pictures used here by FAHS with permission.

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6. www.wiclarkcountyhistory.org › fairchildFairchild, Eau Claire Twp., Wisconsin - wiclarkcountyhistory.org

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   Fairchild is famous, not only for the history of its big sawmill, but for its Big Store, one of the biggest retail mercantile institutions in northern Wisconsin. After the big fire in 1895 the N. C. Foster Lumber Company planned to build a model store and the next spring began operations.

7. www.facebook.com › FairchildWIVillage of Fairchild, Wisconsin | Fairchild WI - Facebook

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   Village of Fairchild, Wisconsin, Fairchild, Wisconsin. 518 likes · 57 talking about this. We share important information, news, and happenings from the village and local area.

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   What is Fairchild Wisconsin known for?

   • It was a town rich in forestry and the early settlers began the sawmill that drew many loggers to live and work in the village. The community was first known as Grubtown, then as Pedrick’s Mill, before being incorporated as Fairchild in 1880, and named for Governor Fairchild who was the Governor of Wisconsin at the time.

   Historic Fairchild - The Village of Three Railroads - Dewitz Photography

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   Where is Fairchild Wisconsin located?

   • Located in the heart of the southeast corner of Eau Claire County, Fairchild, Wisconsin was started in 1868 by a group of pioneers. It was a town rich in forestry and the early settlers began the sawmill that drew many loggers to live and work in the village.

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   What is Fairchild like?

   • Fairchild is like many small towns across the country, closed run down storefronts and old deteriorating houses, empty streets and a little village that is holding onto their roots with compassion and love of their family heritage. The public library has been located here since 1899 and was originally used as a part of the village hall.

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   Why was Fairchild a good place to live?

   • Fairchild was once a town sought after with the hope of creating a life rich in timber and lumber. When the timber ran out, so did the people. The mill closed in 1905 and the villagers lost trust that this city was a viable option for making a life in logging.

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   Did Fairchild have a school?

   • The center of every small town is a school and a church; Fairchild was no different as they developed their main street. There was a quality high school built in 1898 just up the hill from the business district and various congregations to meet the spiritual needs of the townsman.

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   Why is Fairchild Wisconsin called Pedrick's mill?

   • The community was first known as Grubtown, then as Pedrick’s Mill, before being incorporated as Fairchild in 1880, and named for Governor Fairchild who was the Governor of Wisconsin at the time. Nathaniel C. Foster is a name that has significant meaning to the village of Fairchild.

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9. www.wqow.com › news › top-storiesNew historical center opens up in Fairchild - WQOW

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   Aug 29, 2024 · FAIRCHILD (WQOOW) - Fairchild residents can now find pieces of the town's history, and even add to the collection in a new location. Fairchild's Historical Center has recently opened up...