This museum is located at 701 S. Main Racine. The building was previously the Carnegie Library from 1904 to 1958. It has been the Racine Heritage Museum since 1963.

Historic landmark building

     The Kenosha Light Station was also known as the Southport Light Station.  The ground complex consists of a lighthouse and adjacent keeper house. It is located on Simmons island, north of the channel into Kenosha Harbor.

     The lighthouse was built in 1866.The foundation is stone and the walls are Milwaukee Creme Brick. The lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The height is 55 feet.It was deactivated 1906-1966.

     The light keeper house is adjacent to the light house. It was also built in 1866. It was 2 stories.  The brick wall was made of Milwaukee cream brick. The building style is Greek Revival.  There were additions to the building in 1907.

Light Keeper House

Former Pix theater

     This 2000 seat theater was opened by Saxe Amusements in 1922.  The architects were  Tullgren and sons.

     In the 1950’s, it was taken over by Fox West Coast theaters.  It was last operated by United Artist Theaters.  In the 1990’s, it was to a 4 Screen theater.  

     In 2015, there was a ice cream shop in the lobby.  The auditorium was used for storage.

      The building continued two be used commercially until the 1980’s.  It stood empty for years