Property Record
32 S MAIN ST
Architecture and History Inventory
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| Contributing: | Yes |
| Reference Number: | 82800 |
| Location (Address): | 32 S MAIN ST |
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| County: | Rock |
| City: | Janesville |
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| Year Built: | 1905 |
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| Survey Date: | 1988 |
| Historic Use: | retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Neoclassical/Beaux Arts |
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| Wall Material: | Brick |
| Architect: | Unknown |
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| Demolished?: | No |
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| National/State Register Listing Name: | South Main Street Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date: | 6/1/1990 |
| State Register Listing Date: | 4/19/1990 |
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| Additional Information: | This three story commercial block features a rectangular shaped plan configuration, a brick exterior, a wood trim and an asphalt shingled flat roof. A metal cornice with dentil trim, two story oriel windows and a parapet are architectural elements found on the structure. According to the Intensive survey form, this building was divided into two addresses in 1982: 30 South Main, which was owned by Wexler Enterprises of 119 W. Milwaukee Street, and 32 South Main, which was owned by Patrick J. Rude and D. C. Grosenick of Box 932 in Janesville. According to the Inventory cards, 30 South Main is identified as a two story Commercial Vernacular styled building, directly next to this three story block, and 32 South Main is identified as the larger Neoclassical building known as the Brick Commercial Block. Both buildings have the same map code, RO-79/4. The Brick Commercial Block, which is in good condition, is architecturally significant in that it represents a type, period or method of construction. Historical Statement: The Brick Commercial Block was built at the turn of the century. In the early 1900's Allie Razook had a confectionary business at 30 South Main Street. In 1908, John Nichols opened a dry goods store at 32 South Main Street. |
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| Bibliographic References: | A. City Clerk's Building Files. B. Jobber & Retailer, 1909. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |