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RacineWisconsin has been home to many iconic American manufacturers since the Civil War.
Case New Holland has been based in Racine since the 1840s. Racine is home to Oster, Hamilton-Beach, and Massey Ferguson.
Malted milk was birthed here in 1887. The garbage disposal was invented here in 1927--and it remains as the home of Insinkerator today.
S.C. Johnson, an integral part of Racine since 1886, produces Raid, Glade, Johnson Wax, and Windex and a litany of cleaning products.
Join Chris Paulson, Racine Heritage Museum’s Executive Director as he shares tales of Racine’s incredible history.
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