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245 MAIN ST

Historic Name:
McClurg Building

Other Name:
MAIN PLACE

Reference Number:
11054

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Property Location

Location (Address)

245 MAIN ST

County

Racine

City/Village

Racine

Township

Unincorporated community

Town

Range

Direction

Section

Quarter Section

Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built

1857

Additions

1918, 1938

Survey Date

1975

Historic Use

large office building

Architectural Style

Italianate

Structural System

Wall Material

Brick

Architect

Alexander Mcclurg

Other Buildings On Site

Demolished

No

Demolished Date

Additional Comments

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.

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.

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name

Old Main Street Historic District

National Register Listing Date

Aug 11, 1987

State Register Listing Date

Jan 01, 1989

Contributing

Yes

Additional Documentation

Dec 10, 2021

large office building Italianate

Racine
County

Racine
Community

1850-1859
Decade

National and State Register Listing

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