Property Record
812 BENTON AVE
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | MATTESON AND LINDSTROM HOUSE; Arthur J. Knilans House |
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Contributing: | Yes |
Reference Number: | 50125 |
Location (Address): | 812 BENTON AVE |
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County: | Rock |
City: | Janesville |
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Year Built: | 1919 |
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Survey Date: | 1992 |
Historic Use: | house |
Architectural Style: | Bungalow |
Structural System: | Balloon Frame |
Wall Material: | Aluminum/Vinyl Siding |
Architect: | MATTESON AND LINDSTROM |
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Demolished?: | No |
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National/State Register Listing Name: | Benton Avenue Historic District |
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National Register Listing Date: | 3/7/1996 |
State Register Listing Date: | 4/25/1995 |
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Additional Information: | This one story Bungalow features a rectangular shaped plan configuration, a concrete block foundation, an aluminum sided exterior, a wood trim and an asphalt shingled gable roof. Bungalow style elements include street-facing open gabled ends, exposed rafter ends, an exposed chimney, and an open designed front porch with tapered post supports. The residence is in good condition. According to the Intensive Survey form, the original name associated with this dwelling is Arthur J. Knilans. (See Bib. Ref. A). The building is architecturally significant in that it represents a type, period or method of construction. The Arthur J. Knilans house was built in c. 1920. (See Bib. Ref. A). See the District Survey form for a historical statement. |
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Bibliographic References: | A. City Directories: 1919, 1925, 1931. B. 1919-1920 date of construction source: Tax Rolls. |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |