Racine

Racine, Wisconsin, United States of America
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Gold Medal Camp Furniture Company (Q96379672)
item type: factory
Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

The Gold Medal building is a historic factory complex in Racine, Wisconsin. The three-story brick-walled mill-type was built between 1894 and 1924. The Wisconsin Historical Society describes the complex as "one of the best remaining examples of a mill-type factory building" in the state.

NRHP reference number: 100003915

Horlick Malted Milk Company Industrial Complex (Q96381250)
Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

The Horlick Malted Milk Company Industrial Complex is a historic factory complex in Racine, Wisconsin, where Horlicks malted milk was produced. Four buildings within the complex are listed: the castle-like Gothic Revival-style factory blocks begun in 1882 and 1902, the 1910 engine room building, and the 1916 garage.

Wisconsin Lutheran School (Q17053678)
item type: school
Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

Wisconsin Lutheran School is a Lutheran elementary school in Racine, Wisconsin. It is operated by First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Racine and Water of Life Lutheran Church. The school is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and is a federation school of Shoreland Lutheran High School.

No. 4 Engine House (Q16895889)
item type: fire station
Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

No. 4 Engine House is a historic fire station building in Racine, Wisconsin, built in 1888 in a High Victorian Italianate style. It is located in the north-central part of the city, at the corner of Lincoln Street and Barker Street. The cream brick building, designed by W.F. Goodhue, is primarily two stories tall but features a four-story hose-drying and observation tower.

NRHP reference number: 79000102

Racine Public Mobile Library (Q69865804)
item type: public library / bookmobile

Street address: 75 Seventh St., Racine, WI 53403 (from Wikidata)

Root River (Q2166216)
item type: river
Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

The Root River is a 43.7-mile-long (70.3 km) river that flows to Lake Michigan at the city of Racine in southeastern Wisconsin in the United States. Racine and Racine County are named for the river, as racine is the French word for root.

USGS GNIS ID: 1572589

Johnson Wax Headquarters (Q1702484)
item type: skyscraper / company location
Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

Johnson Wax Headquarters is the world headquarters and administration building of S. C. Johnson & Son in Racine, Wisconsin. Designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright for the company's president, Herbert F. "Hib" Johnson, the building was constructed from 1936 to 1939. Its distinctive "lily pad" columns and other innovations revived Wright's career at a point when he was losing influence. Also known as the Johnson Wax Administration Building, it and the nearby 14-story Johnson Wax Research Tower (built 1944–1950) were designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1976 as Administration Building and Research Tower, S.C. Johnson and Son.

Street address: 1525 Howe Street (from Wikidata)

NRHP reference number: 74002275

Eli R. Cooley House (Q16938458)
item type: house
Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

The Eli R. Cooley House is a Greek Revival-styled house built in the early 1850s in Racine, Wisconsin. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 and has been described as "Wisconsin's finest remaining Greek Revival residence."

NRHP reference number: 73000273

Mitchell Lewis Building (Q29639192)
item type: building
Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

The Mitchell Lewis Building is a historic building in Racine, Wisconsin, and a former office building and automobile factory for the Mitchell Motor Company. Designed by the local architectural firm of Guilbert and Funston, it was built in 1910 at 815 Eighth Street, alongside the Chicago and North Western railroad track. After the Mitchell company went out of business in 1923, the factory was used by Nash Motors until 1929, when it was sold to the J.I. Case company, which used it as a warehouse. Later owned by Massey-Harris, it was used to build tanks during World War II. In 1960, the building was acquired by Jacobsen Manufacturing, a subsidiary of Textron, which closed the factory on June 29, 2001. Madison-based firm Gorman and Company, also responsible for the Belle Harbor lofts conversion in Racine, purchased the vacant building and converted it into apartment lofts, which opened October 13, 2004. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places the following year.

NRHP reference number: 05000334

Racine County Insane Asylum (Q30314486)
item type: hospital / former hospital
Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

The Racine County Insane Asylum was a mental hospital, operated by the County of Racine, Wisconsin, from 1889 to the 1970s.

This item might be defunct. The English Wikipedia article is in these categories: Defunct hospitals in Wisconsin
Chauncey Hall House (Q16826398)
item type: single-family detached home
Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

The Chauncey Hall House, also known as Knight House, is located in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

NRHP reference number: 76000075

Racine Elks Club, Lodge No. 252 (Q7279656)
item type: clubhouse
Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

The Racine Elks Club, Lodge No. 252 is an historic building located in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. It was built in 1912 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. It was probably designed primarily by A. Arthur Guilbert.

NRHP reference number: 84003778

Old Main Street Historic District (Q7084439)
item type: historic district
Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

The Old Main Street Historic District in Racine, Wisconsin is an area including a section of Main Street and which is roughly bounded by Second St., Lake Ave., Fifth St., and Wisconsin Ave. It is a 17-acre (6.9 ha) area with elements dating back to 1847. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.

NRHP reference number: 87000491

Thomas P. Hardy House (Q7792932)
item type: single-family detached home
Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

The Thomas P. Hardy House is a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Prairie school home in Racine, Wisconsin, USA, that was built in 1905. The street-facing side of the house is mostly stucco, giving the residents privacy from the nearby sidewalk and street, but the expansive windows on the other side open up to Lake Michigan.

NRHP reference number: 74000120

WRJN (Q7955091)
item type: radio station
Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

WRJN (1400 AM) is a MOR radio station located in Racine, Wisconsin, and serving the areas of Racine, Kenosha and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The station is owned by David Magnum, through licensee Magnum Communications, Inc., along with local sister station WVTY. Its studios and transmitter are co-located in Racine.

website: http://www.wrjn.com

Hansen House (Racine, Wisconsin) (Q14714444)
item type: house
Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

The Hansen House in Racine, Wisconsin is a Greek Revival style house probably built between 1854 and 1856 by carpenter Thomas Fuller. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places listings in 1979.

NRHP reference number: 79000103

Karel Jonas House (Q16893150)
item type: house
Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

The Karel Jonas House, also known as Terry B. Vetter House, is a historic residence in Racine, Wisconsin, United States, that was home to journalist, politician, and diplomat Charles Jonas (Czech: Karel Jonáš). It was built in 1878. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 1, 1982.

Street address: 1337 N. Erie Street (from Wikidata)

NRHP reference number: 82000700

Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station (Q16948352)
item type: lighthouse
Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

The Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station is a complex of navigation aids begun by the U.S. government in the 1860s near the harbor of Racine, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

NRHP reference number: 75000077

Racine Heritage Museum (Q16899059)
item type: library / public library / Carnegie library
Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

The Racine Heritage Museum is a historical museum building and former Carnegie library, located at 701 S. Main St. in downtown Racine, Wisconsin. Designed by John Mauran in the Beaux-Arts style, the building served as the Racine Public Library from 1904 until 1958, and has housed the Racine Heritage Museum since 1963. It is also the home of the Racine County Historical Society. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 1981.

Street address: 701 South Main Street (from Wikidata)

NRHP reference number: 81000056

Rickeman Grocery Building (Q16948705)
item type: commercial building
Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

The Rickeman Grocery Building is a historic commercial building located in downtown Racine, Wisconsin. It was constructed in 1883 for grocer George Rickeman. Located on the south side of State Street between College Avenue and Park Avenue, the building contributes to the Historic Sixth Street Business District. The building, an example of the Late Victorian architectural style, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

NRHP reference number: 82000701

Racine College (Q7279655)
item type: seminary
Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

Racine College was an Episcopal preparatory school and college in Racine, Wisconsin, that operated between 1852 and 1933. Located south of the city along Lake Michigan, the campus has been maintained and is today known as the DeKoven Center, a conference center, educational facility, and special events venue operated by the DeKoven Foundation.

NRHP reference number: 76000076

This item might be defunct. The English Wikipedia article is in these categories: Defunct private universities and colleges in Wisconsin
Young Men's Christian Association Building (Q8058295)
item type: building
Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

The YMCA Building is located in Racine, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. It was designed by James Gilbert Chandler.

NRHP reference number: 82000703

Park High School (Q16896421)
item type: high school
Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)
Chauncey Hall Building (Q16826394)
item type: commercial building
Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

The Chauncey Hall Building is a building located in Racine, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It is located within the Historic Sixth Street Business District.

NRHP reference number: 80000175

George Murray House (Q16838696)
item type: single-family detached home
Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

The George Murray House (also known as the Our Savior's Lutheran Church Parish House) is a historic house built in 1874 in Racine, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 6, 1979. It is locally significant as one of the finest Italianate residences to be built in the Racine area during the 19th century.

NRHP reference number: 79000104

Badger Theatre (Q43340635)
item type: movie theater

Street address: 421 Main Street, Racine, WI 53403 (from Wikidata)

Bijou Theatre (Q43340658)
item type: movie theater

Street address: 245 Main Street, Racine, WI 53403 (from Wikidata)

College Avenue Orpheum (Q43340678)
item type: movie theater

Street address: 518-522 College Avenue, Racine, WI 53405 (from Wikidata)

Crown Theatre (Q43340694)
item type: movie theater / former building or structure

Street address: 911 16th Street, Racine, WI 53403 (from Wikidata)

Douglas Theatre (Q43340713)
item type: movie theater

Street address: 1639 Douglas Avenue, Racine, WI 53403 (from Wikidata)

Grand Theatre (Q43340752)
item type: movie theater / former building or structure

Street address: 1409 Junction Avenue, Racine, WI 53403 (from Wikidata)

website: http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/RacineGranada

Palace Theatre (Q43340772)
item type: movie theater / former building or structure

Street address: 507 Main Street, Racine, WI 53403 (from Wikidata)

Park I & II Theatre (Q43340789)
item type: movie theater

Street address: 3015 Washington Avenue, Racine, WI 53405 (from Wikidata)

Regency Value Cinemas (Q43340808)
item type: movie theater / former building or structure

Street address: 5230 Durand Avenue, Racine, WI 53406 (from Wikidata)

Rex Theatre (Q43340834)
item type: theater / movie theater / former building or structure

Street address: 211 S. Main Street, Racine, WI 53403 (from Wikidata)

website: http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/RacineGranada

Rialto Theatre (Q43340855)
item type: movie theater / former building or structure

Street address: 521 Main Street, Racine, WI 53403 (from Wikidata)

RKO Main Street Theatre (Q43340873)
item type: movie theater / former building or structure

Street address: 200 Main Street, Racine, WI 53403 (from Wikidata)

Star Theatre (Q43340899)
item type: movie theater / former building or structure

Street address: 1006 16th Street, Racine, WI 53403 (from Wikidata)

Venetian Theatre (Q43340919)
item type: movie theater / former building or structure

Street address: 505 Main Street, Racine, WI 53403 (from Wikidata)

Westgate Cinemas (Q43340938)
item type: movie theater

Street address: 5101 Washington Avenue, Racine, WI 53406 (from Wikidata)

Westgate Outdoor Theater (Q43340959)
item type: movie theater / drive-in theater / former building or structure

Street address: 4801 Washington Avenue, Racine, WI 53406 (from Wikidata)