Old Main Street Historic District, Racine

Name: Old Main Street Historic District
Address: Racine, United States

#44 among attractions in Racine

Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture

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Old Main Street Historic District, Racine

Facts and practical information

The Old Main Street Historic District in Racine, Wisconsin is an area including a section of Main Street and which is roughly bounded by Second St. Lake Ave. Fifth St. and Wisconsin Ave. It is a 17-acre area with elements dating back to 1847. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. ()

Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 42°43'46"N, 87°46'60"W

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Downtown RacineRacine United States

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Day trips

Old Main Street Historic District – 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.

~1170 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Luke's, Racine
6 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.
0.4 miNE
Lighthouse
Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station, Racine
11 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.
~1350 ftS
Museum, History museum
Racine Heritage Museum, Racine
7 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.
1.1 miS
Concerts and shows, Auditorium, Theater
Golden Rondelle, Racine
27 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.
~1520 ftS
Church, Greek Revival architecture
First Presbyterian Church, Racine
8 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.
~460 ftSE
Museum, Architecture, Art museum
R|A|M Racine Art Museum, Racine
3 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.
0.4 miS
42°43'26"N • 87°46'59"W
Veterans Center, Racine
10 min walk • Museum
0.4 miW
42°43'48"N • 87°47'31"W
5Th Street Yacht Club, Racine
12 min walk • Sailing, Marina
~160 ftNW
42°43'47"N • 87°47'1"W
Funky Hannah's, Racine
1 min walk • Museum
1 miW
Bridge, Baseball field, Park
Island Park, Racine
27 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.
~770 ftN
Romanesque architecture
Shoop Building, Racine
4 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Main Street Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Funky Hannah's, Racine (1 min walk), R|A|M Racine Art Museum, Racine (3 min walk), Shoop Building, Racine (4 min walk), St. Luke's, Racine (6 min walk).

How to get to Old Main Street Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Main Street Historic District:

Bus

Main Street And 3rd Street • Lines: 1, 7 (3 min walk)
Monument Square • Lines: 1, 7 (4 min walk)