McClurg Building, Renaissance office building in downtown Racine, Wisconsin.
The McClurg Building features large stone blocks, symmetrical window arrangements, and ornate cornices reflecting classical Renaissance design principles at 245 Main Street.
Constructed in 1858 by architect Alexander McClurg, the building initially served as the headquarters for the Racine and Mississippi Railroad operations.
The structure housed Racine's first public library, municipal court, vaudeville theater, and the nation's first vocational school throughout different periods.
Located at coordinates 42.7308 latitude and -87.7833 longitude, the McClurg Building maintains its original function as an office space in central Racine.
The building received National Register of Historic Places designation on July 13, 1977, protecting its 0.2-acre property for future generations.
Location: Racine
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
GPS coordinates: 42.73080,-87.78330
Latest update: March 17, 2025 08:46
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