Property Record
21 1/2 N MAIN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
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| Other Name: | RUCHTI INSURANCE AGENCY |
| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 44886 |
| Location (Address): | 21 1/2 N MAIN ST |
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| County: | Rock |
| City: | Janesville |
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| Year Built: | 1855 |
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| Survey Date: | 1988 |
| Historic Use: | retail building |
| 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: | North Main Street Historic District (Boundary Decrease) |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 7/22/1983 |
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| Additional Information: | This two story Greek Revival styled building features a rectangluar shaped plan configuration, a brick exterior, a stone trim and a flat shaped roof. Stone lintels and sills surround the second story windows. The structure, which is in good condition, was owned by Steve Ruchti in 1982. This building is architecturally significant in that it represents a type, period, or method of construction. It is historically significant in that it is associated with the development of a locality. For architectural and historical statements, see the NRHP Nomination Form. |
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| Bibliographic References: | A. NRHP Nomination Form. B. Circa 1855 date of construction source: Plat Map. C. HISTORIC JANESVILLE, HERITAGE PRESERVATION ASSOCIATES, INC. MACDONALD AND MACK PARTNERSHIP, CITY OF JANESVILLE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, 1994. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |