Property Record
245 MAIN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | McClurg Building |
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| Other Name: | MAIN PLACE |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 11054 |
| Location (Address): | 245 MAIN ST |
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| County: | Racine |
| City: | Racine |
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| Year Built: | 1857 |
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| Additions: | 1918 1938 |
| Survey Date: | 1975 |
| Historic Use: | large office building |
| Architectural Style: | Italianate |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Alexander McClurg |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | McClurg Building |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 7/13/1977 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Old Main Street Historic District |
| National Register Listing Date: | 8/11/1987 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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| Additional Information: | A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. BRACKETED CAST IRON CORNICE. STONE QUOINS. ROUND ARCHED WINDOWS W/KEYSTONES. 3 STORY ROUND ARCH CENTER PAVILIONS W/STONE SURROUNDS. CAST IRON MAIN ST. STORE FRONT ATTACHED TO ADJACENT BLDG. BUILT TO HOUSE OFFICES OF RACINE'S FIRST RAILROAD, the Racine and Mississippi Railroad, IT ALSO HOUSED THE FIRST PUBLIC LIBRARY, the first TURKISH BATH, THE first MUNICIPAL COURT AND THE first vaudeville and movie theaters including the BIJOu THEATER. Built by Alexander McClung. Built for the main offices of the Racine and Mississippi. The city's first public library was established here in 1897 and its first municipal court was held here at the turn of the century. Housed the first vaudeville theater and later the first local movie theater, as well as the first Turkish bath. It also provided space for the first vocational school in the United States. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Racine Journal Times 5/10/1997. Racine Landmarks Map Guide, 2003. Old Main Street Historic District Walking Tour Guide, 1990 Renewing Our Roots: A Guide To Racine, Wisconsin, Central City, Southside, Preservation-Racine, 1977. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |