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Property Location
| Location (Address) | 423-425 CENTER AVE |
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| County | Rock |
| City/Village | Janesville |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1870 |
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| Survey Date | 1987,2020 |
| Historic Use | house |
| Architectural Style | Cross Gabled |
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| Wall Material | Asbestos |
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| Demolished | No |
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| Additional Comments |
A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. The Wisconsin Historical Society waived its 30 day demolition notice requirement for the detached garage on this property on 8/17/2011. This one and a half story Cross Gabled house features a stucco covered foundation, an asbestos exterior, a wood trim and an asphalt shingled multi-gabled roof. The former single-family residence, which is in fair condition, now serves as a duplex. It was owned by Edith B. Jones in 1981. The Henry Crane house was built in c. 1870. (See Bib. Ref. A, B). 2020: Resurveyed - altered appearance due to porch enclosure and chimney removal. |
| Bibliographic References | A. A. Tax Assessment Rolls: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. B. City Directories: 1870-71, 1890-91. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Old Fourth Ward Historic District |
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| National Register Listing Date | May 30, 1990 |
| State Register Listing Date | Feb 07, 1990 |
| Contributing | Yes |
Architecture & History Inventory
The Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory (AHI) is a digital source of information on historic buildings, structures, and objects that have been surveyed by the State Historic Preservation Office in Wisconsin. Each property has a digital record providing basic information about the property and images.
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