Racine, Wisconsin

Situated along the shores of Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Root River in southeastern Wisconsin, approximately 30 miles south of Milwaukee and 60 miles north of Chicago, Illinois, is Racine, Wisconsin. It is a city in and the county seat of Racine County. With more than 82,000 residents, Racine is the fifth-largest city in Wisconsin. The city is home to many Frank Lloyd Wright creations, the lakefront Racine Zoo, the mighty Wind Point Lighthouse, the Racine Art Museum, and the Racine Heritage Museum.

Since its founding, Racine was a factory town. The first industry in Racine County included the manufacture of fanning mills. Other important industries included J. I. Case, heavy equipment; S.C. Johnson & Son (formerly Johnson's Wax), cleaning and chemical products; and Arthur B. Modine, heat exchangers. Other notable industry in Racine was shipping. Racine's harbor was central to the shipping industry in the late 1800s. Also, Racine was an early car manufacturing center. One of the world's first automobiles was built in Racine in the early 1870s as was the Pennington Victoria tricycle.

Racine’s active manufacturing history has made asbestos exposure an issue. Workers exposed to asbestos are at risk for mesothelioma as well as other diseases. If you were diagnosed with mesothelioma in Long Island City, you should also consider contacting a mesothelioma attorney for legal advice.

Jobsites in Racine where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Racine, WI have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Racine, WI

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Racine, WI. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.

Mesothelioma Doctors Near Racine, WI

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors who are located within a 100 mile radius of Racine, WI. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about his/her background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations and office locations.