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Map or Atlas

1858 Map of Racine County, Wisconsin

Date: 1972
Description: This map on 5 sheets features a title page sheet with business directory and shows section numbers, roads, railroads, saw mills, churches, blacksmith shops...
Postcard

Monument Square

Date: 1975
Description: Photographic postcard view of Monument Square looking south. In the bottom right corner, a man sits on a bench looking at the fountain. The Civil War Soldi...
Historical Essay

Letterheads - Image Gallery Essay

Promotions on Paper, 1850s-1975
Custom-designed letterheads were a universal way of proclaiming who you were. Historical letterheads are prime examples of early branding.
Historical Essay

Horses to Horsepower - Image Gallery Essay

Automobiles in Wisconsin History
Read about the evolution of the automotive industry and the drastic changes in manufacturing work, road infrastructure, the economy and American culture.
Historical Essay

Bird's-Eye Maps of Wisconsin - Image Gallery Essay

View these 19th-century panoramic, detailed maps of Wisconsin communities.
Historical Essay

Brewing and Prohibition

Read about the brewing industry, the temperance movement, and the effects of prohibition in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

20th Century Immigration

The History of Modern Immigration in Wisconsin
Discover the economic and cultural changes that brought new immigrants to Wisconsin in the 20th century.
Postcard

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...
Postcard

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...
Property Record

1730 State St.

Community: Racine
County: Racine
Historic Name: 
Reference Number: 186461
Property Record

4100 DURAND AVE

Community: Racine
County: Racine
Historic Name: 
Reference Number: 220399
Property Record

601 21st ST

Community: Racine
County: Racine
Historic Name: Dr. John Bryant Community Center
Reference Number: 225208
Property Record

602-604 6TH ST

Community: Racine
County: Racine
Historic Name: 
Reference Number: 24602

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