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Justave Mandor Matson (August 11, 1890 – May 23, 1963) was an architect in Racine, Wisconsin. He designed the United Laymen Bible Student Tabernacle in Racine County, Wisconsin and Wilmanor Apartments in Racine County (both listed on the National Register of Historic Places). Matson assisted Pennsylvania firm Richter & Eiler in the design of the Holy Communion Lutheran Church (Racine, Wisconsin) (1928) at 2000 W. Sixth. He also designed Racine City Hall, Horlick High School [1] and Park High School (Racine, Wisconsin), as well as Mitchell Elementary and middle school. [2] [3] Frank Lloyd Wright replaced Madson in 1935 as the architect for S.C. Johnson's administration building. [2] Matson is also credited with designing the Granada Theatre (Racine, Wisconsin) at 1924 Charles Street in Racine. [4] [5] Matson is also credited with designing St. Edwards Church in Racine and Roosevelt School in Racine. [4]

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Racine is a city in and the county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located on the shore of Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Root River. Racine is located 22 miles south of Milwaukee. As of the 2010 U.S. census, the city had a population of 78,860, making it the fifth-largest city in Wisconsin. Its median home price of $103,625 makes it one of the most affordable cities in Wisconsin to buy a home. In January 2017, it was rated "the most affordable place to live in the world" by the Demographia International Housing Affordability survey.

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National Register of Historic Places federal list of historic sites in the United States

The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance. A property listed in the National Register, or located within a National Register Historic District, may qualify for tax incentives derived from the total value of expenses incurred preserving the property.

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References

  1. Racine’s Tour of Historic Places: 7 buildings to be featured at Sept. 29 event Lee B. Roberts Journal Times September 15, 2013
  2. 1 2 Two men, two visions by Mark Hertzberg May 12, 2002 Journal Times
  3. "Will Study Plans". The Racine Journal-Times. January 14, 1935. p. 4. Retrieved June 21, 2015 via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  4. 1 2 Granada Theatre Cinema Treasures
  5. Images of the Granada Theatre Flickr