Tour of Racine
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- Monument Square
500 South Main Street
The
center of activities in early Racine. It was originally called
Haymarket Square. The name was changed to Monument Square with the
dedication of the 61-foot high Civil War Soldiers Memorial in 1884.
- Johnson Building
555 South Main Street
As the centerpiece of civic revitalization in downtown Racine, the Johnson Building embraces its urban setting. The building was downtown Racine's biggest project of its time and opened its doors in 2002. A bronze sculpture "The Spirit of Carnauba" stands in its courtyard overlooking Lake Michigan. Housed in the building's southwest is the Carnauba Cafe, owned by members of the Johnson family. It seats close to 100 people and is open to Johnson Building employees and the public.
Carnauba Cafe Telephone: (262) 619-4110 - Racine Art Museum
441 South Main Street
(262) 638-8300
Racine Art Museum (RAM) is a new museum featuring one of North America's most significant collections of contemporary crafts. RAM is open 6 days a week and is closed on national holidays. We also feature later hours on Thursday evenings. Award winning Chicago-based architects Brininstool + Lynch reinvented the downtown Racine, Wisconsin space as a 46,000 square foot museum designed specifically for RAM's permanent collection. Its glowing facade and street level galleries stand as cultural beacons, drawing the attention of passers by both night and day. - Kewpee Sandwich Shop
520 Wisconsin Avenue
(262) 634-9601
The Kewpee is famous throughout the Midwest as one of the oldest and best hamburger restaurants. Good Eating at the Kewpee
Hamburger Haven from Heaven.
Hours: Monday - Friday 7am - 6pm, Saturday 7am - 5pm, Closed Sunday
- Porter's Furniture Store
301 Sixth Street
(262) 633-6363
Beginning as a family venture in 1857, this locally-owned store has grown to attract visitors from distant points.
- Old Engine House #3 & Colonial Gardens
700 Sixth Street
(262) 637-7395
This firehouse built in 1881 was restored in 1976 as a firehouse museum. This museum is a former Racine Fire Department station which was active from 1882 to 1968. Throughout the years the Fire Station has housed a Horse Drawn Steamer, a Horse Drawn Hose Cart (1882-1918), a Motorized Fire Engine (1918-1943), and Racine's first full time Rescue Squad (1943-1968). The station was closed in 1968 when the new Safety Building opened and several companies were consolidated at one location. Open Sunday afternoons. The adjacent Colonial Gardens were planned and are maintained by the Racine Garden Club.
- City Hall
730 Washington Avenue
Seat
of Racine City Government since 1931. Most city offices, including the Office of the Mayor are located within City Hall. Also located within City Hall is the Public Health Department, City Council Chambers, City Treasurer and WIC offices.
636-9101
- Police and Fire Safety Building
700 Center Street
Opened
in 1968, the Safety Building consolidated many police and fire
services in one building. This was originally the site of the Mitchell Wagon Works, which also
produced the Mitchell car at the turn of the century.
- Thomas S. Rees City Hall Annex
800 Center Street
Formerly the Racine Technical college, The City Hall Annex houses the Municipal Court, the administrative offices of the Parks and Recreation Department and the Water and Wastewater Utility Office. - First Presbyterian Church
716 College Avenue
A masterpiece example of Greek Revival architecture. It was designed by Racine's most celebrated architect, Lucas Bradley. Completed in 1852, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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