Property Record
105 S HARMONY DR
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | REV. THOMAS RUGER; ALEXANDER GALBRAITH |
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| Reference Number: | 42643 |
| Location (Address): | 105 S HARMONY DR |
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| County: | Rock |
| City: | Janesville |
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| Year Built: | 1856 |
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| Survey Date: | 1977 |
| Historic Use: | house |
| Architectural Style: | Greek Revival |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | This two story house retains features of the Greek Revival and Federal styles. Alexander Galbraith began importing Clydesdale horses from Scotland in 1880. Galbraith served as secretary and later as president of the American Clydesdale Association. The 1908 History of Rock County states that the Galbraith's "...were probably the largest importers in the United States." House was moved 90 degrees and "restored" by Mr. Gullet. Land surrounded the house was the site of Janesville's original golf course. House was owned by Alexander Galbraith after Ruger. |
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| Bibliographic References: | (A) History of Rock County, pp. 573-574. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |