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Roughly both sides of Bluff St. from Shirland Ave. to Merrill St.

Historic Name:
Bluff Street Historic District
Reference Number:
83003411
Property Location:
Roughly both sides of Bluff St. from Shirland Ave. to Merrill St.
County:
Rock
City/Village:
Beloit
Township:

Summary

This ten-block district includes 100 structures which are roughly parallel to and overlooking the Rock River. This excellent Victorian residential area is associated with Beloit's leading 19th century citizens and is connected with the city's Norwegian community. built between 1847 and 1915, the district includes a few very early pioneer homes, many Queen Anne houses and several churches.

Property Details

Criteria
Event,Architecture/Engineering
Area Of Significance
Architecture,Ethnic Heritage/European,Exploration/Settlement
Period of Significance
1847-1915
Architectural Style
Mixed (More Than 2 Styles From Different Periods)
Architect
Wolfley,Chester E.,Quinn,William
Resource Type
District
Historic Use
Single Dwelling

Resources Within The Property

Contributing Buildings
109
Contributing Sites
0
Contributing Structures
0
Contributing Objects
0
Non-Contributing Buildings
5
Non-Contributing Sites
5
Non-Contributing Structures
0
Non-Contributing Objects
0

Designations

Listed in the National Register
Jan 7, 1983
Listed in the State Register
Jan 1, 1989
Rock
County
Beloit
Community
Unique ID
NR707

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