Shoop Building, Racine

Name: Shoop Building
Address: Racine, United States

#32 among attractions in Racine

Romanesque architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Shoop Building is a historic office building in downtown Racine, Wisconsin, USA. Located next to the Root River at 215 State Street and 222 Main Street, its six-story height and contrast of Cream City brick and red sandstone make it a distinctive part of Racine's skyline. Constructed in stages between 1893 and 1902, the main part of the building was designed by local architect James Gilbert Chandler. ()

Built: 1893 (131 years ago)Coordinates: 42°43'53"N, 87°47'4"W

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Day trips

Shoop Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Luke's, Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station, Racine Heritage Museum, Golden Rondelle.

~1920 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Luke's, Racine
10 min walk • St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Chapel, Guildhall, and Rectory is a historic church complex in Racine, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 for its architectural significance. St.
~1910 ftNE
Lighthouse
Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station, Racine
10 min walk • The Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station is a complex of navigation aids begun by the U.S. government in the 1860s near the harbor of Racine, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
0.4 miS
Museum, History museum
Racine Heritage Museum, Racine
11 min walk • The Racine Heritage Museum is a historical museum building and former Carnegie library, located at 701 S. Main St. in downtown Racine, Wisconsin.
1.2 miS
Concerts and shows, Auditorium, Theater
Golden Rondelle, Racine
30 min walk • The Golden Rondelle Theater is a historic theater currently located in the administration complex of S. C. Johnson & Son in Racine, Wisconsin. Featuring a radical design, the theater was originally part of the 1964-65 World's Fair before being moved to Racine.
0.4 miS
Church, Greek Revival architecture
First Presbyterian Church, Racine
11 min walk • First Presbyterian Church is a historic church at 716 College Avenue in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. It was built in 1852 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. It was designed by Lucas Bradley.
~1230 ftSE
Museum, Architecture, Art museum
R|A|M Racine Art Museum, Racine
6 min walk • The Racine Art Museum and RAM's Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts are located in Racine, Wisconsin, U.S. The museum holds the largest and most significant contemporary craft collection in North America, with more than 9,500 objects from nationally and internationally recognized artists.
0.5 miS
42°43'26"N • 87°46'59"W
Veterans Center, Racine
14 min walk • Museum
1.5 miSW
42°43'8"N • 87°48'31"W
Washington Park, Racine
39 min walk • Golf
0.4 miW
42°43'48"N • 87°47'31"W
5Th Street Yacht Club, Racine
10 min walk • Sailing, Marina
~610 ftS
42°43'47"N • 87°47'1"W
Funky Hannah's, Racine
3 min walk • Museum
1 miW
Bridge, Baseball field, Park
Island Park, Racine
25 min walk • Island Park or Horlick Park is a neighborhood park covering 19 acres of land in Racine, Wisconsin. The park is located on an island, surrounded on both sides by the Root River.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shoop Building?

Nearby attractions include Funky Hannah's, Racine (3 min walk), Old Main Street Historic District, Racine (4 min walk), R|A|M Racine Art Museum, Racine (6 min walk), Hansen House, Racine (9 min walk).

How to get to Shoop Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shoop Building:

Bus

State Street And Main Street • Lines: 1, 2, 7 (1 min walk)
Main Street And 3rd Street • Lines: 1, 7 (2 min walk)