Property Record
314-320 6TH ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Building |
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| Other Name: | Red Cross Drug Co. |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 11322 |
| Location (Address): | 314-320 6TH ST |
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| County: | Racine |
| City: | Racine |
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| Year Built: | 1886 |
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| Survey Date: | 1980 |
| Historic Use: | recreational building/gymnasium |
| Architectural Style: | Queen Anne |
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| Wall Material: | Cream Brick |
| Architect: | James Gilbert Chandler |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Young Men's Christian Association Building |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 3/1/1982 |
| 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 State Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation. POLYGONAL TURRET W/BELL ROOF ON CNR. ORIELS AND TURRET OF PRESSED SHEET METAL ORIGINALLY W/CAST IRON AND BRICK STOREFRONTS. TERRA COTTA CORNICE AND PARAPET GABLETS. Built on the site of the Blake Opera House. In 1882, L.S. Blake decided to have an Opera house and hotel built. He hired James M. Wood (Chicago, IL) to design it. The Blake Opera House burnt down in 1884. James Gilbert Chandler (1856-1924) a local architect designed the YMCA Building in 1886 that now sits on the site of the Blake Opera House. Many of Racine's leading citizens donated to the construction fund and continued to provide financial support after completion of the building. Building housed the YMCA until 1915. YMCA of Racine was organized in 1875 with fifty members. |
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| Bibliographic References: | ZIMMERMANN, RUSSELL "THE HERITAGE GUIDEBOOK" (HERITAGE BANKS 1976). Inscription. Racine, Historical and Descriptive, p. 18. HISTORIC SIXTH STREET BUSINESS DISTRICT WALKING TOUR GUIDE, 1990 Racine Journal (weekly) 3/10/1886, p. 3. Assessor's records. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |