click zoom to display a high-res image
Property Location
| Location (Address) | 415 6TH ST |
|---|---|
| County | Racine |
| City/Village | Racine |
| Township | |
| Unincorporated community | |
| Town | |
| Range | |
| Direction | |
| Section | |
| Quarter Section | |
| Quarter Quarter Section |
Property Features
| Year Built | 1883 |
|---|---|
| Additions | |
| Survey Date | 1980 |
| Historic Use | grocery store/supermarket |
| Architectural Style | Italianate |
| Structural System | |
| Wall Material | Brick |
| Architect | |
| 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. SHEET METAL CORNICE. CAST IRON LINTEL IN 2ND FLR WINDOW. CARVED LIMESTONE TRIM ON SEGMENTAL ARCH. George Rickeman (1840-1894) operated a grocery and a saloon in this building until 1894. He served in the 3rd Wisconsin Infantry from April 19, 1861-July 1, 1864. He moved to Racine in 1865. Served as First Ward Alderman from 1879-1883. Ran for mayor but lost in 1888. Was elected county treasurer in 1883. He had been in business at this location since 1872. HE WAS BORN IN 1840 IMMIGRATED TO THE UNITED STATES IN 1853 AND CAME TO RACINE IN 1865 AFTER SERVING IN THE CIVIL WAR. BY 1872 HE OWNED A WINE, LIQUOR, AND GROCERY BUSINESS ON THE SITE. |
| Bibliographic References | 1882 city directory. Inscriptions. Racine Daily Journal 7/10/1894, p. 1. HISTORIC SIXTH STREET BUSINESS DISTRICT WALKING TOUR GUIDE, 1990 |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Rickeman Grocery Building |
|---|---|
| National Register Listing Date | Mar 01, 1982 |
| State Register Listing Date | Jan 01, 1989 |
| Contributing | Yes |
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.
Questions?
Wondering about if your property is eligible or notice some information on this property needs to be updated, reach out today!
Email UsAttribution
For a credit line: Wisconsin Historical Society, Creator, Title, Unique Identifier.
The Unique Identifier can be found at the top or bottom of the page for each item. The name of a downloaded file is NOT the unique identifier.
For bibliographic citations please consult the UW-Madison Libraries Citation Research Guide to ensure compliance with appropriate style guidelines.
Access Property Records
Some properties have more materials (correspondence, clippings, historical information, etc.) not in the digital record. If a 'Site File' exists, it's noted in the 'Additional Comments' field. Contact us for an appointment to view these materials.
