The bank that throws weddings.The Branch at 1501 · Racine, WI

Creative weddings.
Historic character.

A truly timeless space in the former American Trust Bank, in the heart of Racine’s arts district.

A former bank. Your wedding.Classic & pop-up weddings

A different kind of branch

Modern elegance, with the architectural details preserved. And a historic bank vault that belongs in your wedding photos.

Make a
deposit.

A little planning at the teller window. Choose your day and occasion, then stamp the slip for the price and everything included.

Something to take with you.Your receipt is a starting point. Book a tour to talk dates and see the space.

The ledger.

Room for the people you love, the food you choose, and a very good dance floor.

Venue space: 6,000 sq ft
Ceiling height: 24 ft
Sit-down dinners: Up to 200
Parking, directly behind: 100 cars
Preparation & photo suites: 2

Round tables, 60 in: 18
Rectangular tables, 6 ft: 5
Handcrafted tables with benches: 3
The light: Floor-to-ceiling windows
Dimmers & string lights
Also in the books: Large dance floor
White chairs · WiFi

Historic character throughout. No preferred vendor requirements.

A couple inside the historic dark bank vault beneath a chandelier

Historic
bank vault.

Part of the bank’s original character. A place for a photograph that could only be taken here.

The open historic vault door framed by white drapes — The door stays in the picture.

THE BRANCH AT 1501 · THE VAULT

ALL ARE
WELCOME.

The Branch is designed to reflect the wedding that is unique to every couple.

A wedding ceremony in the white-walled bank hall — The ceremony.

Two brides sharing a kiss on the dance floor — The dance floor.

Wedding guests celebrating a couple with a ribbon send-off — Everyone you came with.

Guests seated beside a wedding aisle under the mezzanine

A couple and a guest laughing at the head table

An overhead view of guests gathered at the venue bar

A wedding couple in soft light beside a tall white window — Window light.

A couple standing on the historic mezzanine balcony — A little time above it all.

Coffee. Eats. Art.

OPEN WEEKDAYS · UNLESS RESERVED

A barista preparing coffee at the cafe espresso machine — Coffee at The Branch.

The bank has
a weekday life, too.

Stop in for coffee or food, bring something to work on, or make art at a shared table. The space opens to the community whenever there’s no private event.

Esperanza Coffee Collective
Don Arepas cafeIndividual businesses, sharing the space.

Check each cafe’s social pages for their current hours.

Art kit supplies and materials on a table

Community members making art together around a table

Self-guided art kits by local artists. Pick a project and make it at your own pace.

Experience
The Branch at 1501
in person.

Visit during cafe hours, Sunday-Friday, 7AM-2PM, unless the venue is reserved for a private event.

For a private tour, text or email to arrange a time.

Book a tour

1501 Washington Ave, Racine, WI 53403In the heart of Racine’s arts district

A bridal party outside the historic bank entrance on Washington Avenue

A wedding couple beside the colorful floral mural

Text 262-751-1775

events@thebranch1501.com

Creative weddings.Historic character.

Make adeposit.

The ledger.

Historicbank vault.

ALL AREWELCOME.