RACINE â Charnele Evans did not exactly have a dream for herself a year ago. She just knew she was on the wrong path going in the wrong direction.
She was working long hours for little money and struggled to meet the needs of her three daughters.
Architectural rendering of 2220 Northwestern Ave., the next phase in renovation at Racine s Horlick District complex. Dee Hölzel
But, for more than half a year now, Evans has now been working on the multi-million dollar Horlick Historic District complex revitalization as an electrician for Wauwatosa-based Current Electric Co.
âI have learned how to do all the wiring for the island kitchens, I have done the sockets, I did the light fixtures,â Evans said.
âMr. Horlick was one of the very best citizens I have ever known. He was a great benefactor and the people of Racine are under heavy obligation to him for his many contributions to the advancement and improvement of the city. He was a man of high ideals, and his death will be one of the greatest losses Racine has had for many years.â
â Henry C. Baker
While his name lives on at William Horlick High School on Rapids Drive and several blocks away at Horlick Athletic Field on High Street, today little is known about William Horlick, the man behind the name.