Old Main Street Historic District (Racine, Wisconsin)

Old Main Street Historic District
Racine Art Museum and the historic district
Location Roughly bounded by Second St., Lake Ave., Fifth St., and Wisconsin Ave., Racine, Wisconsin
Coordinates 42°43′46″N 87°47′0″W / 42.72944°N 87.78333°W / 42.72944; -87.78333Coordinates: 42°43′46″N 87°47′0″W / 42.72944°N 87.78333°W / 42.72944; -87.78333
Area 17 acres (6.9 ha)
Built 1847
Architect Multiple
Architectural style Italianate, Victorian commercial
NRHP Reference # 87000491[1]
Added to NRHP August 11, 1987

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 (6.9 ha) area with elements dating back to 1847. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. In 1987, it included 73 buildings deemed to contribute to the historic character of the area.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.


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