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RACINE — Geri DuMont’s mother loved Christmas.
Geri Dumont, left, and Dan Dumont have lived at their home on Main Street just north of the Racine Zoo for 38 years and put up holiday decorations annually with their six children.
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The DuMont house and yard are full of lights, snowmen, candy canes, reindeer and nutcrackers, among other festive adornments.
The St. Martins have been putting up holiday decorations for about 50 years at their home near the intersection of 3 Mile Road and LaSalle Street.
Residents often stop to view the DuMonts’ decorations. “People tell us they drive by and it makes them smile,” Geri DuMont said.
'Tis the season for Christmas home decorations
“I just think it makes people happy to see stuff like this,” Linda St. Martin said.
Geri Dumont and Dan Dumont
Geri Dumont, left, and Dan Dumont have lived at their home on Main Street just north of the Racine Zoo for 38 years and put up holiday decorat…
DuMont house
Residents often stop to view the DuMonts’ decorations. “People tell us they drive by and it makes them smile,” Geri DuMont said.
Residents often stop to view the DuMonts’ decorations. “People tell us they drive by and it makes them smile,” Geri DuMont said.
St. Martin house
The St. Martins have been putting up holiday decorations for about 50 years at their home near the intersection of 3 Mile Road and LaSalle Street.
DuMonts
Residents often stop to view the DuMonts’ decorations. “People tell us they drive by and it makes them smile,” Geri DuMont said.
Christmas lights
The DuMont house and yard are full of lights, snowmen, candy canes, reindeer and nutcrackers, among other festive adornments.
The St. Martins have been putting up holiday decorations for about 50 years at their home near the intersection of 3 Mile Road and LaSalle Street.
St. Martin house
The St. Martins have been putting up holiday decorations for about 50 years at their home near the intersection of 3 Mile Road and LaSalle Street.
Christmas lights
The DuMont house and yard are full of lights, snowmen, candy canes, reindeer and nutcrackers, among other festive adornments.
Pages of the past: Nostalgic Christmas sale ads from the Racine Journal Times
An ad that appeared in the Dec. 16, 1955 edition of the Racine Journal-Times shows televisions for sale from Fish’s, which was located at 515 Main St. Here’s proof that electronics have become more affordable over the years. 22-inch TVs can be found for less now, and the minimum wage in 1955 was only $1 an hour.
An ad from Marty’s Liquor Store, that appeared in the Dec. 16, 1955 edition of Racine Journal-Times, advertises free delivery. The liquor store was located at 1240 N. Main St — Captain John’s (formerly Captain’s Gallery) is at the address today.
An ad from Lathrop Hardware appears in the Dec. 16, 1955 edition of Racine Journal-Times and shows toys for sale.
A Pabst ad that appeared in the Dec. 16, 1955 edition of the Racine Journal-Times advertises quart cans of beer.
A Robert Hall ad that appeared in the Dec. 16, 1955 edition of the Racine Journal-Times shows men’s sweaters on sale for $5.88.
A Men’s Wear Supermart ad that appeared in the Dec. 16, 1955 edition of the Racine Journal-Times shows men’s wool slacks on sale for $7.95.
A Zahn’s ad that appeared in the Dec. 16, 1955 edition of the Racine Journal-Times displays some Christmas gift ideas for women and urges men to hire a personal shopper.
A Zahn’s ad that appeared in the Dec. 16, 1955 edition of the Racine Journal-Times shows displays sale prices for imported cashmere sweaters.
A Mohr-Jones ad that appeared in the Dec. 16, 1995 edition of the Racine Journal-Times makes a pitch for clock radios.
