National Register of Historic Places

Racine College

Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin
Listed
December 12, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76000076

About this property

Racine College was an Episcopal preparatory school and college in Racine, Wisconsin, that operated between 1852 and 1933. Located south of the city along Lake Michigan, the campus has been maintained and is today known as the DeKoven Center, a conference center, educational facility, and special events venue operated by the DeKoven Foundation. The historic buildings that make up the traditional cloistered quadrangle campus are among the few collegiate neo-Gothic buildings that survive in the Midwest. Despite their location, they are considered part of the East Coast College architectural tradition. In part because of its limited use, the campus has remained relatively intact since its construction, which took place between 1852 and 1876. Much of the campus was constructed by Lucas Bradley, a renowned Racine architect, who designed it in accordance with plans by J.F. Miller of New York. Like many historic buildings in southeastern Wisconsin, the Racine College structures are largely composed of Cream City brick.

Location

600 21st St.
Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin
42.70641, -87.78657

Categories

EDUCATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Racine College listed on the National Register?

Racine College was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 12, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Racine College?

Racine College is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Racine College?

The period of significance for Racine College is recorded as the industrial era.

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