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M. M. Secor Trunk Company, Central Office, 401 Lake Avenue, Racine, Racine County, WI
Location401 Lake Avenue,
Racine, WI
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Created/Published
Documentation compiled after 1933.
Notes
Survey number HABS WI-304-A
Building/structure dates:
1875 initial construction
Significance: By the most conservative account, the M.M. Secor Trunk Company was one of the largest trunk and traveling bag manufacturers in Southeastern Wisconsin. It was possibly one of the largest in the country. This building is one of the factory buildings which are remnants of a large industry which once thrived on the lake shore in Racine. Secor, himself, was important as a major industrialist, a two term mayor, and a source of local amusement. Secor played a significant role in the immigration movement as an employer of his countrymen. He influenced labor history in Racine in pioneering high wages, unionization, and paid vacations.
Collection
Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress)
Contents
Photograph caption(s):
1. VIEW OF WEST FRONT
2. VIEW OF FRONT AND NORTH SIDE
3. VIEW OF REAR AND SOUTH SIDE
4. DETAIL VIEW OF WINDOW
5. EXTERIOR DETAIL OF DECORATIVE BRICK WORK
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