click zoom to display a high-res image
Property Location
| Location (Address) | 400 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| County | Racine |
| City/Village | Racine |
| Township | |
| Unincorporated community | |
| Town | |
| Range | |
| Direction | |
| Section | |
| Quarter Section | |
| Quarter Quarter Section |
Property Features
| Year Built | 1848 |
|---|---|
| Additions | |
| Survey Date | 2000 |
| Historic Use | small retail building |
| Architectural Style | Romanesque Revival |
| Structural System | |
| Wall Material | Brick |
| Architect | |
| Other Buildings On Site | |
| Demolished | No |
| Demolished Date | |
| Additional Comments |
ROUGH CUT STONE FACADE TOPPED W/ MOULDED AND BRACKETEDEAVES ROUND ARCH 2ND FLR ARCADE W/ KEYSTONES AND ROUND WINDOWSALTERED 1ST FLR FRONTBRICK SIDE WALLS W/ SEGMENTAL ARCH LINTELSORIGINALLY A MILLINERY SHOP & OFFICES DESIGNED BY J.G. CHANDLER WHO MAINTAINED HIS ARCHITECTURAL OFFICES ON THE SECOND FLOOR FROM 1899 TO 1918, WHILE HE WAS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LINUS H. PARK. HUGH GORTON OPERATED A BUTHER SHOP HERE HER FROM THE MID 1870s UNTIL 1899. A HAT SHOP WAS OPERATED HERE BY A SUCCESSION OF OWNERS UNTIL 1939. |
| Bibliographic References | OLD MAIN STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT WALKING TOUR GUIDE, 1990 |
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 |
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.
