Property Record
6421 W US HWY 14
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Leyden Coop Store |
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| Other Name: | Leyden Store |
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| Reference Number: | 86487 |
| Location (Address): | 6421 W US HWY 14 |
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| County: | Rock |
| City: | |
| Township/Village: | Janesville |
| Unincorporated Community: | Leyden |
| Town: | 3 |
| Range: | 12 |
| Direction: | E |
| Section: | 18 |
| Quarter Section: | NW |
| Quarter/Quarter Section: | NW |
| Year Built: | 1890 |
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| Additions: | C. 1900 |
| Survey Date: | 19752012 |
| Historic Use: | small retail building |
| Architectural Style: | Boomtown |
| Structural System: | |
| Wall Material: | Asbestos |
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| Other Buildings On Site: | |
| Demolished?: | No |
| Demolished Date: |
| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | 2012 - Constructed circa 1890 as a creamery co-op and outlet store, this building moved to the subject location in the early 20th century where it served as a general store (creamery located a short distance south of the USH 14 & CTH H intersection). Closed at some point in the 1980s. The store is clad is asbestos shingles. The primary facade faces north. |
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| Bibliographic References: | Rock County Historical Society inventory card “Architecture and History Survey: USH 14” WHS project number 13-1124/RO. September 2013. Prepared by Justin Miller for GLARC. |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |