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Property Location
| Location (Address) | 72 7TH ST |
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| County | Racine |
| City/Village | Racine |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1924 |
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| Additions | |
| Survey Date | 1975 |
| Historic Use | social recreational/fraternal hall |
| Architectural Style | Neoclassical/Beaux Arts |
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| Wall Material | Limestone |
| Architect | Howard Van Doren Shaw |
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| Demolished | No |
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| 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, Division of Historic Preservation. Corinthian grand portico. The building was constructed as a lasting memorial to those who died in war. COMMEMORATES THOSE WHO SERVED AND DIED IN ALL WARS BUT IT WAS ORIGINALLY BUILT BY CITIZENS AS A MEMORIAL OF THE DEAD OF WWI. IT IS A MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM, AN EXPOSITION HALL, AND A MEETING PLACE FOR CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS. DESIGNED BY HOWARD VAN DOREN SHAW (1869-1926) OF CHICAGO. 2016- "Just around the corner from the museum [11076] is the largest monument in the city. Learn about the significance of this building and go on a behind-the-scenes tour." -"41st Annual Tour of Historic Places: Southside Historic District", Preservation Racine News, Fall 2016, Volume 6. Prepared by Pippin Michelli (2016). |
| Bibliographic References | Racine Co. Historical Society file 164.4f. Assessor's records. Inscription. Withey, Henry F. Biographical Dictionary of American Architects (Deceased), Los Angeles: Hennessey and Ingalls Inc., 1970, p. 548. Racine Landmarks Map Guide, 2003. HISTORIC 6TH ST BUSINESS DISTRICT WALKING TOUR GUIDE, 1990 |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Memorial Hall |
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| National Register Listing Date | Apr 10, 1980 |
| State Register Listing Date | Jan 01, 1989 |
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Architecture & History Inventory
The Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory (AHI) is a digital source of information on historic buildings, structures, and objects that have been surveyed by the State Historic Preservation Office in Wisconsin. Each property has a digital record providing basic information about the property and images.
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