Property Record
218 6TH ST
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | KAISER'S |
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| Other Name: | ACE AND BUBBA TREASURE HUNTERS |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 11319 |
| Location (Address): | 218 6TH ST |
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| County: | Racine |
| City: | Racine |
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| Year Built: | 1887 |
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| Additions: | 1928 |
| Survey Date: | 1975 |
| Historic Use: | retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Art Deco |
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| Wall Material: | Terra Cotta |
| Architect: | Frank J. Hoffman-1928 facade |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Kaiser's |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 11/25/1980 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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| Additional Information: | A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. 3 INCISED ART DECO PANELS ABOVE 2ND STORY WINDOWS. FLUTED PILASTERS. DENTICULATED CORNICE. This building housed a Kaiser's men's clothing store for more than 40 years opened in 1914. It was operated by Maurice Kaiser and his wife Helen. Designed by Frank J. Hoffman. |
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| Bibliographic References: | ZIMMERMANN, RUSSELL "THE HERITAGE GUIDEBOOK" (HERITAGE BANKS 1976). Racine Landmarks Map Guide, 2003. HISTORIC SIXTH STREET BUSINESS DISTRICT WALKING TOUR GUIDE, 1990 |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |