Racine: An Historical Narrative is a local history of the city of Racine, Wisconsin. The book is a product of the Racine Council of the Order of United Commercial Travelers of America, a fraternal organization that was founded in Racine in 1893. The book examines the history of Racine from its founding in the mid-19th century to the present day, focusing on its economic, social, and cultural history. The book is richly illustrated with photographs and includes detailed maps of the city's historic landmarks. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Racine and the development of small cities in the United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.