SC Johnson Administration Building
1939Frank Lloyd Wright's revolutionary 1939 office building for SC Johnson in Racine, featuring dendriform columns and the 1950 Research Tower.
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Frank Lloyd Wright's revolutionary 1939 office building for SC Johnson in Racine, featuring dendriform columns and the 1950 Research Tower.
21 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
This unassuming house holds a dark secret: it's where Bridget McCaffary was murdered, leading to a landmark legal case in Wisconsin.In 1842, John McCaffary built this house. Just a few years later, he killed his wife,…
A castle-shaped cheese shop off I-94 in Wisconsin. 100+ varieties and cheese curds that squeak.
This isn't just another old house; it's a survivor! The Henry I. Paddock House is the oldest house in Winthrop Harbor, offering a glimpse into the town's very beginnings. Henry I. Paddock built this place around 1860.…
Just off the coast here lies a magnificent time capsule, frozen in the depths of Lake Michigan. This is the final resting place of the SS Wisconsin, an iron-hulled package steamer built in 1881. She was making her usual…
This seemingly peaceful spot played a vital role in preparing soldiers for conflicts across the globe. From 1892 to the early 1970s, Camp Logan served as an Illinois National Guard base and rifle range. It was named…
Prepare to be amazed by a building that looks like it landed from the future: the Johnson Wax Headquarters! Designed by the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright, the Administration Building opened in 1939, followed by the…
Pull over here for a peek at a rare gem: a Frank Lloyd Wright Prairie School home! Built in 1905, the Thomas P. Hardy House is a stunning example of Wright's vision. Thomas P. Hardy, a businessman, commissioned Wright…
Pulling up to Shiloh House, you're looking at what was once the heart of a very ambitious religious experiment. This was the home of John Alexander Dowie, the founder of Zion, Illinois. Dowie, a controversial figure,…
Frank Lloyd Wright's revolutionary 1939 office building for SC Johnson in Racine, featuring dendriform columns and the 1950 Research Tower.
Beneath the waves, just off this coast, lies a piece of history you can't see from here: the Rosinco, a luxury yacht turned warship, now a shipwreck. Originally named Georgiana III, this yacht was built in 1916. During…
Ever wonder how ships found their way in the dark, especially on a massive lake like Michigan? This complex of navigation aids, started in the 1860s, once saved countless lives right here in Racine. Back in 1837, the…
Ever wondered where that comforting malted milk flavor came from? You're driving right past the birthplace of Horlicks! This very complex, with its striking castle-like buildings, was where William Horlick, an English…
Towering over Lake Michigan, the Wind Point Lighthouse has been a beacon of safety for ships since the late 1800s. It's more than just a pretty landmark; it's a vital navigational aid. Construction began in 1880, and…
Prepare to be amazed because you're about to discover a masterpiece of architectural genius!This is Wingspread, designed by the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright for Herbert Fisk Johnson Jr., the head of S.C. Johnson. Built…
Ever wondered what secrets lie beneath Lake Michigan's waves right here? Get ready to dive into the tragic tale of the Kate Kelly, a schooner that met its watery grave off this very coast in 1895. The Kate Kelly was a…
Pull over for a second and take a look around – you're driving through a time capsule! This is the Near North Historic District, a neighborhood that tells the story of Waukegan's early growth through its amazing…
Prepare to crane your neck! This spot marks the location of the Waukegan Building, a true game-changer for the city. Back in 1925, Waukegan was booming, but it lacked a building that truly reflected its ambition. Enter…
Once the tallest building in Waukegan, this historic hotel has stood for nearly a century. The Hotel Waukegan opened its doors in 1927, during a time of significant growth for the city. Standing twelve stories high, it…
This hotel, built during an economic boom, represents the roaring twenties in Waukegan. The Karcher Hotel opened its doors in 1928, a time of great prosperity for the city. Its location, near the train station and…
Get ready to salute, because this is the only boot camp in the entire U.S. Navy. In 1905, President Theodore Roosevelt approved the establishment of Naval Training Station Great Lakes. Construction began in 1905, and…
Just offshore, beneath the waves, lies a piece of Wisconsin's maritime history: the Lumberman. This three-masted schooner met its end in Lake Michigan, becoming a time capsule on the lakebed. On a stormy night in 1893,…