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It was announced in June 2019 that a developer had proposed building a $48-$54 million, 170-plus room hotel and convention center that would connect with Festival Hall on Racine's lakefront, as shown in this image. The hotel/convention center has been redesigned since this rendering was released due to revelations from a geotechnical analysis of the site.
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This 2018 photo shows a collapsed building within the failed "Machinery Row" project area.
On June 14, 2019, at Racine City Hall, Mayor Cory Mason, left, and David-Elias Rachie, right, announced the developer’s intention to build at least a six-story Sheraton Hotel with 174 rooms or more, and first-floor convention center, in what is now the Festival Hall parking lot. The project is now no longer directly tied to Sheraton.
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Before and after of Plush Clothing's mini renovation, IN PHOTOS
The old sign
In this Journal Times file photo from August, Plush Clothing's former printed sign hangs above the boutique at 409 Main St.
A few months before
In this file photo from August, Plush Clothing's former layout and store design can be seen. Owner Yolanda Coleman said her three biggest issues that she wanted to address via the mini-makeover were adding more fitting rooms, brightening up the salesfloor and installing a new sign outside the boutique.
Arranged to perfection
Theresa Kersten arranges some jewelry inside Plush Clothing during its mini-makeover on Monday.
Designs in the works
Crew from Retailworks and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. prepare some mannequins and holiday decorations during Plush Clothing's mini-makeover on Monday.
Brand new sign
Plush Clothing's brand new sign. The boutique also earned a façade grant to be able to renovate the storefront.
Mid-day progress
Plush Clothing is seen in the middle of the mini-makeover process at about 3 p.m. Monday.
Admiring the new sign
A few minutes before Plush Clothing held its re-grand opening and unveiling of its completed mini-makeover, owner Yolanda Coleman and City of Racine Mayor Cory Mason admire the new façade and sign at the storefront on Monday.
"You're like, really pretty"
"You're like, really pretty" is painted at the front of Plush Clothing; the mini-mural is a brand new addition to the boutique.
Brand new art
Brand new wall art showcasing body positivity and inclusivity, which is crucial to Plush Clothing's message, now hangs inside the boutique.
Pretty, Lovely, Unique, Sexy, Happy
DRC
Kelly Kruse, front, and Tim Mason of the Downtown Racine Corp. deliver a welcome address during Plush Clothing's re-grand opening and unveiling on Monday.
Sam Rikkers
Sam Rikkers, chief operating officer of Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., congratulates Plush Clothing Owner Yolanda Coleman on Monday.
Giving a donation
Jamie Miller, left, a cancer survivor, accepts a donation of $800 from Plush Clothing Owner Yolanda Coleman on Monday. The donation was a surprise for Miller, who was invited to the boutique's unveiling just for fun.
Cutting the ribbon
Yolanda Coleman snips the ribbon at her re-grand opening and unveiling of her mini-makeover at Plush Clothing, 409 Main St., on Monday.
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