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Roughly bounded by Lake Michigan, DeKoven Ave., Villa and Eighth Sts.
Southside Historic District
77000147
Roughly bounded by Lake Michigan, DeKoven Ave., Villa and Eighth Sts.
Racine
Racine
Summary
This 42-block residential district bordering Lake Michigan just south of downtown Racine consists of long streets lined with stately houses built between 1840 and 1900, representing nearly every Victorian style. The high-quality dwellings were the homes of the city's social, economic, and industrial leaders. The district also includes parks, churches, schools, gardens, and a hospital.
Property Details
| Criteria | Architecture/Engineering |
|---|---|
| Area Of Significance | Architecture |
| Period of Significance | 1800-1900 |
| Architectural Style | Late Victorian |
| Architect | Multiple |
| Resource Type | District |
| Historic Use | Single Dwelling |
Resources Within The Property
| Contributing Buildings | 567 |
|---|---|
| Contributing Sites | 2 |
| Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Contributing Objects | 2 |
| Non-Contributing Buildings | 39 |
| Non-Contributing Sites | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Structures | 0 |
| Non-Contributing Objects | 0 |
Designations
| Historic Status | Listed in the National Register |
|---|---|
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Oct 18, 1977 |
| Historic Status | Listed in the State Register |
| National Historic Landmark Listing Date | Jan 1, 1989 |
State & National Registers of Historic Places
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