Racine in Racine County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Racine County Historical Museum

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, September 20, 2011

1. Racine County Historical Museum Marker

Inscription. Erected in 1904 with a Carnegie grant and the efforts of dedicated local people, this Bedford stone structure was Racine’s first specifically designed library building. The architect was John Mauran of St. Louis and the builder A.H. Harcus of Racine. In 1962, wishing to preserve this beautiful building, the Community made it home of the Racine County Historical Museum.

Erected 1974 by Racine County Historical Society. (Marker Number 112.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 42° 43.549′ N, 87° 46.94′ W. Marker is in Racine, Wisconsin, in Racine County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street and 7th Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701 S Main Street, Racine WI 53403, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin and in Greater Milwaukee.

It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Racine Heritage Museum (a few steps from this marker); Racine First High School Bell (a few steps from this marker); Racine Elks Club, Lodge No. 252 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Racine, Wisconsin

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(about 500 feet away); Jerome Increase Case / Mascot and Trademark (about 500 feet away); Joshua Glover Commemorative Marker (about 500 feet away); Joshua Glover (about 500 feet away); Robert J. Goebel, Lt. Col. USAF (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Racine.

More about this marker. Marker is Wisconsin Registered Landmark No. 112, Wisconsin Council for Local History

Racine County Historical Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, September 20, 2011

2. Racine County Historical Museum

from corner of 7th and Main Streets.

Racine County Historical Museum and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 3, 2021

3. Racine County Historical Museum and Marker

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, September 20, 2011

4. Racine County Historical Museum

National Register plaque

Sokol Mladocech Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, September 20, 2011

5. Sokol Mladocech Marker

Czech Cultural and Physical Fitness Organization. Located to the left of the staircase.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 856 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 30, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on August 9, 2021, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 4, 5. submitted on September 30, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.