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Chautauqua Meeting

Date: 1906
Description: Families gathered in front of large tents at a Chautauqua meeting.
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John Coleman Residence

Date: 1870
Description: The John W. Coleman residence at 617 Lake Avenue formerly known as Chatham Street. It was built in 1850 and was one of the early brick houses in Racine.
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Johnson Wax Research Tower

Date: 1949
Description: View of the Johnson Wax Research and Development Tower under construction.
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Story Time

Date: 09 26 1967
Description: Young children listen to a story through earphones as a teacher's aid looks on.
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Man at Chautauqua

Date: 1906
Description: A man in bow tie and suspenders sits in front of a small tent. Next to him is a rocking chair with a sign on it that says "Don't you see I'm Lonely." Writt...
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Labor Day Festival

Date: 09 06 1988
Description: A young girl listens to a speech at the Racine Laborfest. She holds a balloon imprinted with the slogan, "Buy Union Buy American."
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Bird's-Eye View of Racine

Date: 1874
Description: Bird's-eye map of Racine, with an inset of Racine College.
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William Horlick

Date: 1910
Description: Three-quarter length outdoor portrait of William Horlick (1846-1936), co-founder of Horlick's Malted Milk Company of Racine, Wisconsin.
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Four Jacobson Daughters

Date: 1910
Description: Four Jacobson daughters in living room with an ornate stove and a Christmas tree in the back room.
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Wingspread Construction

Date: 1935
Description: Construction of the Herbert F. Johnson Residence, "Wingspread." In the foreground are the walls and steps of the swimming pool and the rear elevation of th...
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Wingspread Construction

Date: 1935
Description: Workmen working on the Herbert F. Johnson Residence, "Wingspread," designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The building was completed in 1937.
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Wingspread Construction

Date: 1935
Description: Construction of the Herbert F. Johnson Residence, "Wingspread," designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The building was completed in 1937.
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Wingspread Construction

Date: 1935
Description: Concrete columns and steel I-beams used in the construction of the Herbert F. Johnson Residence, "Wingspread," designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The building...
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Wingspread Construction

Date: 1935
Description: Construction at Herbert F. Johnson's Residence, "Wingspread," designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The residence was completed in 1937.
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Wingspread Construction

Date: 1935
Description: Workman on the construction of the second floor of Herbert F. Johnson's Residence, "Wingspread," designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The residence was complete...
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Wingspread Construction

Date: 1935
Description: Piles of sand and dirt in front of the Herbert F. Johnson Residence, "Wingspread," during construction. The residence was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright an...
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Wingspread Construction

Date: 1935
Description: Cars in the driveway in front of the Herbert F. Johnson Residence, "Wingspread," during construction. The residence was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and ...
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Wingspread Construction

Date: 1935
Description: Portions of the rear elevation of the Herbert F. Johnson Residence, "Wingspread," during construction. Portions of the trellis structure and a small corner...
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Wingspread Construction

Date: 1935
Description: Rear elevation of the Herbert F. Johnson Residence, "Wingspread," during construction. The residence was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and completed in 19...
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Wingspread

Date: 1935
Description: A view of the fencing used for landscaping at Herbert F. Johnson's Residence, "Wingspread".

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