Eau Claire, located in northwestern Wisconsin about 85 miles east of Minneapolis-St. Paul, was incorporated in 1872 and currently has a population of over 65,000. The community has a diverse and expanding economic base in manufacturing, information technologies, health care, and retail trade. The city is home to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Technical College, and Immanuel Lutheran College. Eau Claire City Hall is located at 203 S. Farwell. For more detailed information about Eau Claire's history and historic preservation activities, click here.