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Property Record

218 6TH ST

Historic Name:
KAISER'S
Other Name:
ACE AND BUBBA TREASURE HUNTERS
Reference Number:
11319

Property Location

Location (Address)
218 6TH ST
County
Racine
City/Village
Racine
Township
Unincorporated community
Town
Range
Direction
Section
Quarter Section
Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built
1887
Additions
1928
Survey Date
1975
Historic Use
Architectural Style
Structural System
Wall Material
Terra Cotta
Architect
Frank J. Hoffman-1928 facade
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. 3 INCISED ART DECO PANELS ABOVE 2ND STORY WINDOWS. FLUTED PILASTERS. DENTICULATED CORNICE. This building housed a Kaiser's men's clothing store for more than 40 years opened in 1914. It was operated by Maurice Kaiser and his wife Helen. Designed by Frank J. Hoffman.
Bibliographic References
ZIMMERMANN, RUSSELL "THE HERITAGE GUIDEBOOK" (HERITAGE BANKS 1976). Racine Landmarks Map Guide, 2003. HISTORIC SIXTH STREET BUSINESS DISTRICT WALKING TOUR GUIDE, 1990

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name
Kaiser's
National Register Listing Date
Nov 25, 1980
State Register Listing Date
Jan 01, 1989
Contributing
Yes
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