Tour of Racine
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- Olympia Brown Unitarian Universalist Church
625 College Avenue
A Romanesque style building with impressive semi-circular stained-glass windows. Reverend Olympia Brown, the first American woman to be ordained, served the church in the pulpit for nine years (1878-1887). She left the pulpit to devote her time to woman's suffrage. - Racine County Courthouse
730 Wisconsin Avenue
Built in 1931, this structure won international awards for its architectural design. The stone low-relief carvings are by the famous Swedish sculptor, Carl Milles. Built on the site of the first high school in Wisconsin.
- YWCA
740 College Avenue
Organized in Racine in 1894.
(262) 633-3503 - First Baptist Church
801 Wisconsin Avenue
The Gothic style building (1876) features a lovely rose window which is lighted at night. Originally this building had a steeple which blew off the building in 1894 during 70mph winds. It fell straight north injuring no one. The steeple was never replaced. - First United Methodist Church
745 Main Street
In 1836 this Methodist Congregation became the first church to be formed in Racine. The present building dates to 1914. - Woman's Club
740 Lake Avenue
Neo-Gregorian style building designed in 1929 by Milwaukee architect Roger Kirckhoff.
(262) 634-6423 - YMCA
725 Lake Avenue
The present building (1960) also contains resident rooms.
(262) 634-1994 - Racine Public Library
730 Lake Avenue
Former site of the first Racine Lighthouse, the current building was dedicated in 1958.
(262) 636-9241 - Memorial Hall
72 Seventh Street
Erected in 1925 in memory of Racine War veterans, this community building overlooks Lake Michigan. Designed in classical style by Howard Van Doren Shaw of Chicago. - View of Lakefront Area
Between The Library and Memorial hall at the end of Seventh Street is a stunning view that overlooks the lake. Below can be seen the John J. Pershing Park, the public boat launch, and the harbor.
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