Property Record
418 BOSTWICK AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Henry Bogardus House |
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 125943 |
| Location (Address): | 418 BOSTWICK AVE |
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| County: | Rock |
| City: | Janesville |
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| Year Built: | 1937 |
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| Survey Date: | 2003 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Colonial Revival/Georgian Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Aluminum/Vinyl Siding |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Bostwick Avenue Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 4/24/2006 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 1/20/2006 |
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| Additional Information: | This building contributes to the architectural significance of the Bostwick Avenue Historic District as a fine example of the "Cape Cod" variation of the Colonial Revival style. It has the square form and massing of the style with the projecting gable-roofed dormers of the style. The projecting west ell and east garage ell are somewhat symmetrical and also feature dormers. In December of 2002 this house has a covering of wood shingles. In July of 2003, it was noticed that this house's shingles were removed for new insulation. If the shingles were reapplied, the appearance would be the same, however, if the house was going to receive a new siding material, it would significantly alter this building's appearance and perhaps make it a non-contributing resource in the proposed district. 2005- This variation of the Colonial Revival style is often referred to as the #28;Cape Cod.#29; The main block of the house has a two-story rectangular plan with a gable roof. Projecting from the east wall of the main block is a two-story ell that is slightly lower than the main block. It also has a gable roof. Attached to the east wall of the ell is a one and one-half story two-car garage wing. Gable-roofed dormers project from the roof of the main block, the ell, and the garage wing. Until the spring of 2005, this house was covered with wood shingles and had its original windows. The wood shingles have been replaced with wide board vinyl siding and openings have been filled with modern #28;faux#29; multi-light sashes. On the first story, these include two large sashes on the west side of the main entrance and a bay window projecting from the ell. Windows in the dormers are also #28;faux#29; multi-light sashes. The main entrance is decorated with a simple cornice and frieze supported by plain pilasters. A modern door leads into the garage wing and modern garage doors cover the garage openings. |
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| Bibliographic References: | City Directories. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |