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Racine, Wisconsin Public Library Overlooking Lake Michigan

By Dan Gobis

Real Estate Agent with Re/Max Newport Realty Corp.

January 24, 2008 11:05 AM

Racine has an absolutely beautiful Library in a world class setting, overlooking General Pershing Park and Lake Michigan. I believe it was built around 1960, with an addition in the 1990's, replaced an outdated, but beautiful Library Building that was built in 1903-1904 with an endowment from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation.

Outstanding programs for everyone from pre-schoolers to Senior citizens are offered on a regular basis. Program schedules are available at www.cityofracine.org.

The old Library is located one block west of the current library and houses the Racine Historical Society.

Wonderful exhibits about Racine's World Class Companies such as Horlick's Malted Milk Co., S.C. Johnson & Son, Mitchell Wagon & Motor Car Co., Jacobsen Manufacturing, In-Sink-Erator, Modine, and many others are featured.

These buildings are located on the southside of Racine's Historic Downtown, with several Frank Lloyd Wright originals within walking distance.

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Jo-Anne Smith

Oakville, ON

Hi Dan,

Great info about the Racine Library. Lots of snow there (here too), however it looks like a very beautiful building and from the sounds of it, is in a beautiful setting.

I really like the old building too and glad to see they kept it in use.

Jan 24, 2008 11:36 AM

Dan Gobis

Re/Max Newport Realty Corp. - Racine, WI

Thanks Jo, I appreciate everything you are doing for our new group. AR is very fortunate to have you as a member.

Jan 24, 2008 12:07 PM

Brian Block

RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA

Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate

Dan, the architecture of the old library seems very majestic. I'd love to see a future post with pictures of the Frank Lloyd Wright homes.

Jan 25, 2008 07:49 AM

Kathy Clulow

Uxbridge, ON

Trusted For Experience - Respected For Results

Dan - As one who appreciates old buildings i was glad to see your old library was put to a very good use

Jan 25, 2008 08:08 AM

Brian, I will be posting some of the Frank Lloyd Wright properties in Racine. Subscribe and you won't miss it.

Kathy, Your post actually reminded me we also have another building that was a library that I should have included. I will post that one in the near future. Thanks

Jan 25, 2008 10:42 AM

Obeoman Glade Jones

www.obeo.com - Salt Lake City, UT

Dan,

Our library in Fort has been added onto and is a great builing, but the old part is really nice in it's own way. I have been Racine once in the fall, and I love the lakefront!
Hope to make it back soon.!

Steve

Jan 25, 2008 11:17 AM

Steve, Try Racine 4th of July week, anytime during that week. Are you having a Seminar in Madison this coming week?

Jan 26, 2008 09:04 AM

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