Biking around the East Side Hill!

Hi folks!!! We are starting another adventure!

On Thursday, 10th of July, it was a nice day to ride a bike.  We ride a bike 1.5 miles from university of Wisconsin-Eau Claire  to  Forest Hill Cemetery. This was an exciting and physical activity. This journey was visiting three points a little bit far away from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where we live. We went to the Putnam Memorial Chapel (in the Forest Hill cemetery), Second Ward School and a typical bungalow. They all are located in the East Side Hill in Eau Claire. Moreover, we had the opportunity to meet some places in the Eau Claire's downtown, like bars, coffee shop and restaurants. Keep reading and watch our new adventure!!

Riding a bike in the Forest Hill cemetery.

Enjoy our moment!!!!

Putnam Memorial Chapel



Forest Hill cemetery and international students at Putnam Memorial Chapel.

Forest Hill Cemetery since 1908, is  a large public park or ground laid out expressly for the interment of the dead, and not being the ‘yard’ of any church. the chapel was funded by a bequest from Jane E. Putnam, wife of Henry C. Putnam, for the people of Eau Claire. The Putnam's were Civic-minded people who donated land, money and time to improve the community.

You can find Forest Hill Cemeteries at 822 Emery St, Eau Claire, WI.

Second Ward/ Boyd Elementary School

Second Ward School building at East Side Hill, Eau Claire.

  One of the places that we visited by bike was the Second Ward School that is located at 1105 Main Street. This building was made by an architect from England who immigrated to United States in 1889 and moved to Eau Claire in 1915. Edward Hancock designed a number of landmark properties (the most important buildings and places of a city).

     This school was renamed Boyd Elementary School in 1951 recognizing Robert Boyd.

     The amazing building is a great example of the Collegiate Gothic style (you can find more about this kind of architecture by clicking on the link).

     Next you can see a picture of the group at the Second Ward School, the school was closed in the spring of 2002 and now people live there with their families.

International students at Second Ward School.

Typical Bungalow

 





                     A scheme of a bungalow-house. Font: http://www.eauclairewi.gov/home/showdocument?id=1092

The last point of our adventure was the Bungalow District, located at the Emery Street. The Emery Street Bungalow District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The street has a lot of bungalow-house, a type of middle-class house built between 1915 and 1930. Firstly popularized in California, because your simplicity and convenience and easily recognized by your broad and sloping roof, and normally made of wooden or stucco.



International students at a typical bungalow-house.



So, it was our adventure!! I hope you enjoyed our trip!
Never forget: you have to use your helmet when you ride a bike and mainly, you must pay attention in the traffic! Keep calm and be safe!

Thank you folks!


Kawaree, Gabriela, Matheus Fonseca, Rafael and Thiago.