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Racine

More of the dated building in Racine went up in the 1880s than in any other decade. Houses make up the largest group by what the buildings were for. 9 of the listings are historic districts rather than single buildings.

The earliest listing here is First Presbyterian Church, added Mar 20, 1973.

Map

Coordinates come from the National Park Service National Register spatial data, or from Wikidata where the spatial data has no point. A point marks the record location and does not mean the place is open to visitors. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

45
Listings
9
Historic districts
1
National Historic Landmarks
1973
First listing

Oldest on the register

First listedFirst Presbyterian Church · Mar 20, 1973
Oldest construction dateRacine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station · built 1837

Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet of listed properties. Construction years come from Wikidata, matched on reference number, and are on record for 31 of the 45 listings here. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Landmark · Racine County
Johnson, S.C., and Son Administration Building and Research Tower
National Historic LandmarkListed 1974
Building · Racine County
Badger Building
BuildingListed 1980
Building · Racine County
Cooley, Eli R., House
BuildingListed 1973
Building · Racine County
Driver, Thomas, and Sons Manufacturing Company
BuildingListed 2004

Historic districts

Styles that appear most

Art Deco 4Italianate 4Neoclassical 4Gothic Revival 3Greek Revival 3Prairie School 3

Style labels come from Wikidata and are on record for 28 of the 45 listings here. The count is the number of listings carrying each label. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Every listing

Badger Building▾1980
Address
610 Main St., Racine
Listed
Dec 3, 1980
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
80000174
Built
1915
Style
Prairie School architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Badger Building
Eli R. Cooley House▾1973
Address
1135 S. Main St., Racine
Listed
Apr 11, 1973
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Kuehneman, William F., House
Reference
73000273
Built
1851
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Cooley, Eli R., House
Driver, Thomas, and Sons Manufacturing Company▾2004
Address
134 S. Main St., 214 State St., Racine
Listed
Jul 14, 2004
Listed for
Industry
Significance
Local
Reference
04000713
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Driver, Thomas, and Sons Manufacturing Company
First Presbyterian Church▾1973
Address
716 College Ave., Racine
Listed
Mar 20, 1973
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
73000093
Built
1851
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
First Presbyterian Church
Gold Medal Camp Furniture Company▾·
Address
1700-1701 Packard Ave., Racine
Listed for
Industry
Significance
Local
Also known as
Gold Medal Folding Furniture Company
Reference
100003915
Contributing
2 buildings, 1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Gold Medal Camp Furniture Company
Hall, Chauncey, Building▾1980
Address
338-340 Main St., Racine
Listed
Oct 10, 1980
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
See Also:Historic Sixth Street Business District
Reference
80000175
Built
1883
Style
Queen Anne style
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hall, Chauncey, Building
Hall, Chauncey, House▾1976
Address
1235 S. Main St., Racine
Listed
Jan 2, 1976
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Knight House
Reference
76000075
Built
1845
Style
Gothic Revival
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hall, Chauncey, House
Hansen House▾1979
Address
1221 N. Main St., Racine
Listed
Jun 6, 1979
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
79000103
Built
1855
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hansen House
Thomas P. Hardy House▾1974
Address
1319 S. Main St., Racine
Listed
Dec 3, 1974
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
National
Reference
74000120
Built
1905
Style
Prairie School architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hardy, Thomas P., House
Historic Sixth Street Business District▾1988
Address
Roughly bounded by Water St. and Fifth St., Main Seventh St., and Grand Ave., Racine
Listed
Mar 24, 1988
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
See Also:Hall, Chauncey, Building; Shoop Building; Racine Elks
Reference
88000263
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Historic Sixth Street Business District
Horlick Malted Milk Company Industrial Complex▾·
Address
2100-2234 Northwestern Ave., 1450-1500 Summit Ave., Racine
Listed for
Industry
Significance
National
Reference
100004988
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗
Peter Johnson House▾1986
Address
1601 State St., Racine
Listed
Jan 6, 1986
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Sears/Haven House
Reference
86000053
Built
1889
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Johnson, Peter, House
Johnson, S.C., and Son Administration Building and Research TowerNHL1974
Karel Jonas House▾1982
Address
1337 N. Erie St., Racine
Listed
Mar 1, 1982
Significance
National
Also known as
Terry B. Vetter House
Reference
82000700
Built
1878
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Jonas, Karel, House
Kaiser's▾1980
Address
218 6th St., Racine
Listed
Nov 25, 1980
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Trauger's Jewelry
Reference
80000176
Built
1887
Style
Art Deco architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Kaiser's
Lincoln School▾1994
Address
1800 State St., Racine
Listed
Aug 19, 1994
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Lincoln School Historic Apartments
Reference
94000999
Built
1890
Style
Romanesque architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Lincoln School
McClurg Building▾1977
Address
245 Main St., Racine
Listed
Jul 13, 1977
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
77000044
Built
1857
Style
Renaissance architecture, Italianate architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
McClurg Building
Melvin Avenue Residential Historic District▾2011
Address
Melvin Ave. generally bounded by Erie 7 N. Main Sts., Racine
Listed
Nov 2, 2011
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
11000788
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗
Memorial Hall▾1980
Address
72 7th St., Racine
Listed
Apr 10, 1980
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
80000177
Built
1924
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Memorial Hall
Mitchell Lewis Building▾2005
Address
815 Eighth St., Racine
Listed
Apr 20, 2005
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Mitchell Lewis Motor Company
Reference
05000334
Built
1910
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Mitchell Lewis Building
George Murray House▾1979
Address
2219 Washington Ave., Racine
Listed
Jun 6, 1979
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Our Savior's Lutheran Church Parish House
Reference
79000104
Built
1874
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Murray, George, House
No. 4 Engine House▾1979
Address
1339 Lincoln St., Racine
Listed
Jun 27, 1979
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Green Glass Company
Reference
79000102
Built
1888
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
No. 4 Engine House
Northside Historic District of Cream Brick Workers' Cottages▾1994
Address
Roughly bounded by Goold, Erie, English, Main, Yout and Chatham Sts. and Lakeview Community Center, Racine
Listed
Mar 16, 1994
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
94000155
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗
Old Main Street Historic District (Additional Documentation)▾1987
Address
Generally Main between State and 5th Sts., Racine
Listed
Aug 11, 1987
Listed for
Architecture, Commerce
Significance
Local
Reference
87000491
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Old Main Street Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Orchard Street Historic District▾2016
Address
Generally bounded by Haven & Lindermann Aves., Russet & Kentuckey Sts., Racine
Listed
Aug 22, 2016
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
16000566
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗
Racine College▾1976
Address
600 21st St., Racine
Listed
Dec 12, 1976
Listed for
Education, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
DeKoven Foundation for Church Work
Reference
76000076
Built
1852
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Racine College
Racine County Courthouse▾1980
Address
730 Wisconsin Ave., Racine
Listed
Jul 28, 1980
Listed for
Art, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
80000179
Built
1930
Style
modern architecture, Art Deco architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Racine County Courthouse
Racine Depot▾1980
Address
1402 Liberty St., Racine
Listed
Oct 10, 1980
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Racine Station of the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Reference
80000180
Built
1901
Style
Neoclassical architecture, Georgian Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Racine Depot
Racine Elks Club, Lodge No. 252▾1984
Address
601 Lake Ave., Racine
Listed
Sep 7, 1984
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
See Also:Historic Sixth Street Business District
Reference
84003778
Built
1912
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Racine Elks Club, Lodge No. 252
Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station▾1975
Address
Racine Harbor North Pier, Racine
Listed
Sep 9, 1975
Listed for
Transportation, Maritime history
Significance
Local
Reference
75000077
Built
1837
Contributing
3 buildings, 1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station
Racine Public Library▾1981
Address
701 S. Main St., Racine
Listed
Mar 20, 1981
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Racine County Historical Museum
Reference
81000056
Built
1903
Style
Beaux-Arts
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Racine Public Library
Racine Rubber Company Homes Historic District▾2006
Address
Roughly bounded by Victory Ave., Republic Ave., Cleveland Ave. and West Boulevard, Racine
Listed
Sep 27, 2006
Listed for
Community planning
Significance
Local
Also known as
Ajax Rubber Company Homes; Rubberville
Reference
06000904
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗
Rickeman Grocery Building▾1982
Address
415 6th St., Racine
Listed
Mar 1, 1982
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
82000701
Built
1883
Style
Victorian architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Rickeman Grocery Building
Root River Parks (Island, Riverside, Cedar Bend, and Washington Parks)▾·
Address
Along the Root River, to the South of Spring Street and to the north of Washington Avenue, Racine
Listed for
Community planning, Entertainment and recreation, Landscape architecture
Significance
State
Reference
100011952
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗
Shoop Building▾1978
Address
215 State St., Racine
Listed
Apr 26, 1978
Listed for
Health and medicine, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Dr. Shoop Family Medicine Building
Reference
78000129
Built
1893
Style
Richardsonian Romanesque
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Shoop Building
Southside Historic District▾1977
Address
Roughly bounded by Lake Michigan, DeKoven Ave., Villa and Eighth Sts., Racine
Listed
Oct 18, 1977
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
See Also:Historic Sixth Street Business District
Reference
77000147
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Southside Historic District
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Chapel, Guildhall, and Rectory▾1979
Address
614 S. Main St., Racine
Listed
Jul 27, 1979
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Chapel, Parish Hall and Parish
Reference
79000105
Built
1866
Style
Gothic Revival
Contributing
4 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Chapel, Guildhall, and Rectory
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church▾1979
Address
1100 Erie St., Racine
Listed
Jul 5, 1979
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
79000106
Built
1924
Style
Prairie School architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church
United Laymen Bible Student Tabernacle▾1983
Address
924 Center St., Racine
Listed
Dec 8, 1983
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
George Bray Neighborhood Center
Reference
83004318
Built
1927
Style
Art Deco architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
United Laymen Bible Student Tabernacle
Uptown Theater▾1982
Address
1426-1430 Washington Ave., Racine
Listed
Mar 1, 1982
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Majestic Theater
Reference
82000702
Built
1928
Style
Gothic Revival, Art Deco architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Uptown Theater
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US Post Office–Racine Main▾1985
Address
603 Main St., Racine
Listed
May 8, 1985
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Main Post Office
Reference
85000989
Built
1930
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
US Post Office–Racine Main
Walker Manufacturing Company-Ajax Plant▾2016
Address
1520 Clark St., Racine
Listed
Aug 9, 2016
Listed for
Industry, Invention
Significance
Local
Reference
16000519
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗
Wilmanor Apartments▾1994
Address
1419--1429 W. Sixth St. and 253--255 N. Memorial Dr., Racine
Listed
Jun 24, 1994
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
94000649
Built
1928
Style
Colonial Revival architecture, Georgian Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Wilmanor Apartments
Windpoint Light Station▾1984
Address
Windridge Dr. at Lake Michigan, Racine
Listed
Jul 19, 1984
Listed for
Commerce, Engineering, Transportation
Significance
State
Also known as
Racine Point Light Station
Reference
84003780
Contributing
6 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Windpoint Light Station
Young Men's Christian Association Building▾1982
Address
314-320 6th St., Racine
Listed
Mar 1, 1982
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Red Cross Drug Store Building
Reference
82000703
Built
1886
Style
Queen Anne style
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Young Men's Christian Association Building

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