You're invited to a re-dedication of the Paul Harris Plaza in Racine
Posted by Steve Lettau
on Sep 20, 2012
On Thursday, November 15th at 5:00 P.M. the City of Racine, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, will be celebrating the completion of the Washington Avenue/Seventh Street (STH 20/32) project, from Marquette Street to Main Street. 
This $5.5 million dollar project includes the construction of a roundabout which replaces the former 5-legged intersection which is created by the confluence of Sixth Street, Seventh Street and Grand Avenue.
The completion of this project also completes the reconstruction of every major arterial serving Downtown Racine. As a result, the City of Racine and the Downtown Racine Corporation will celebrate this milestone by unveiling a new welcome to “Downtown Racine” sign.
In addition to the dedication of the road way, the City and the Downtown Racine Rotary will be rededicating the Paul P. Harris Plaza which is being enlarged and the existing clock being refurbished and relocated to a more visible location. Paul P. Harris was the founder of Rotary International and a past resident of the City of Racine.
Finally, the space in front of City Hall is undergoing a major renovation which includes a new memorial in honor of the 32nd Division by the placement of red concrete pavers in the shape of an arrow. This will now be centered on the American flag in front of City Hall which anchors the west end of the project.
Therefore, you are invited to join the City of Racine, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Downtown Racine Corporation, Downtown Racine Rotary and the Wisconsin National Guard in celebrating our latest major street project.
Sincerely,
John C. Rooney, P.E.
Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer
This $5.5 million dollar project includes the construction of a roundabout which replaces the former 5-legged intersection which is created by the confluence of Sixth Street, Seventh Street and Grand Avenue.The completion of this project also completes the reconstruction of every major arterial serving Downtown Racine. As a result, the City of Racine and the Downtown Racine Corporation will celebrate this milestone by unveiling a new welcome to “Downtown Racine” sign.
In addition to the dedication of the road way, the City and the Downtown Racine Rotary will be rededicating the Paul P. Harris Plaza which is being enlarged and the existing clock being refurbished and relocated to a more visible location. Paul P. Harris was the founder of Rotary International and a past resident of the City of Racine.
Finally, the space in front of City Hall is undergoing a major renovation which includes a new memorial in honor of the 32nd Division by the placement of red concrete pavers in the shape of an arrow. This will now be centered on the American flag in front of City Hall which anchors the west end of the project.
Therefore, you are invited to join the City of Racine, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Downtown Racine Corporation, Downtown Racine Rotary and the Wisconsin National Guard in celebrating our latest major street project.
Sincerely,
John C. Rooney, P.E.
Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer