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YMCA Building

Date: 1915
Description: Elevated view of the Young Men's Christian Association building. Caption reads: "Y.M.C.A. Building, Racine, Wis."
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St. Catherine's Academy

Date: 1905
Description: Exterior view of St. Catherine's Academy. Caption reads: "St. Catherine's Academy, Racine, Wis."
Photograph

Railroad Crossing with Rubber Paving

Date: 1925
Description: View of the railroad crossing where rubber paving was used for the first time in the United States. Caption at top reads: "First Rubber Crossing in U.S. S....
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Hotel Racine

Date: 1905
Description: Exterior view of Hotel Racine. Caption reads: "Hotel Racine, Racing, Wis."
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Racine Public Library

Date: 1910
Description: Exterior view across street towards the Racine Public Library. There are several people standing on the front steps.
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Racine Public Library

Date: 1905
Description: Exterior view of a Racine Public Library. Caption reads: "'Public Library' Racina[sic], Wis."
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Old Ladies' Home

Date: 1910
Description: Exterior view of an "old ladies' home." Caption reads: "Old Ladies' Home, Racine, Wis."
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Monument Square

Date: 1909
Description: Racine Monument Square with the Soldiers Monument. Caption reads: "Soldiers Monument and Monument Square, Racine, Wis."
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Lake Michigan Shoreline

Date: 1910
Description: View of the main pier and harbor lighthouse from the Lake Michigan shoreline. Caption reads: "Bay and Pier, Racine, Wis."
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S.C. Johnson and Son, Inc. Office Building

Date: 1935
Description: Exterior elevated view of the S.C. Johnson and Son, Inc. office building. Caption reads: "An authentic original in the world's modern architecture. The new...
Print

Old Abe Agricultural Advertising Cards

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Description: The eagle "Old Abe" was used for many years by J.I. Case Company, of Racine, Wisconsin, as the firm's trademark, and is shown on these advertising cards is...
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C. & N. W. Depot

Date: 1910
Description: View of the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad depot. A train rests at the stop while commuters wait to board from the platform. There is a horse to the right...
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Wind Point Lighthouse

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Description: "Colortone" postcard view of the Wind Point Lighthouse, along with two other buildings. A fence surrounds the buildings, and in the distance a steamship is...
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View from Top of Court-House

Date: 1915
Description: Text at top reads: "Racine, Wis. View from Top of Court-House." An elevated view of Racine including the harbor. Buildings, rooftops, signs, the gas works ...
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Wingspread

Date: 1970
Description: Text on reverse: "Wingspread, Racine, Wisconsin, Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright." Elevated view of the Herbert Fisk Johnson Jr. family residence, "Wingspre...
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City View

Date: 1907
Description: Text on front: "Racine, Wis. Looking North." Elevated view of the city's business center, looking North.
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City View

Date: 1907
Description: Text on front: "Racine, Wis. Looking N.E." Elevated view of the city and harbor, looking Northeast.
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Lake Michigan Shoreline

Date: 1975
Description: Text on reverse: "Magnificent view of Lake Michigan shoreline from Racine Harbor to Wind Point Lighthouse. Photo Courtesy RAMAC." Aerial view of Racine Har...
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Hotel Racine

Date: 1938
Description: View of the Hotel Racine with a yellow and red side bar on the right. Lake Michigan is in the background. Text reads: "Hotel Racine, Overlooking Lake Michi...
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SC Johnson Wax Golden Rondelle Theater

Date: 1964
Description: The SC Johnson Wax Golden Rondelle Theater was built for the 1964 World's Fair in New York. Afterwards the Theater was moved to Racine. The SC Johnson Rese...

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