The first permanent settlement on Lake Michigan, at the mouth of the Root River, was established in 1834. About 10 years later, the harbor was improved and in 1855 the railroad arrived, both of which brought industrial growth to Racine.
Racine is a port of entry to the United States. Some of the most important manufactures include farm machinery, processed foods, automobile parts, machine tools, floor wax and electrical equipment. Racine is home to Gateway Technical Institute-Racine Campus.
Several buildings in Racine were designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. They include including the Johnson Wax Headquarters, Wingspread, the Thomas P. Hardy House and the Keland House. The reliefs at the county courthouse were designed by Swedish-American sculptor Carl Milles.
The Racine Art Museum houses a collection of temporary art. The building's exterior façade consists of translucent acrylic panels that are illuminated at night.
Other sites of interest include the OS House; Hansen House; Memorial Hall; St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Chapel, Guildhall and Rectory; St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church; Wind Point Lighthouse; YMCA Building; Racine Elks Club, Lodge No. 252; McClurg Building; Racine Depot.
Accommodation and restaurants are available in town. Racine is in the southeast of Wisconsin, 135 km southeast from Madison and about 1000 km northwest from Washington D.C.
Hours from UTC: -6
Daylight savings time: Late October through late March
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Country phone code: 1
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