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302 JEFFERSON AVE

Historic Name:
William and Gladys Lathrop House
Other Name:
Reference Number:
87941

Property Location

Location (Address)
302 JEFFERSON AVE
County
Rock
City/Village
Janesville
Township
Unincorporated community
Town
Range
Direction
Section
Quarter Section
Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built
1925
Additions
Survey Date
2003
Historic Use
Architectural Style
Structural System
Wall Material
Brick
Architect
Other Buildings On Site
Demolished
No
Demolished Date
Additional Comments
This house contributes to the architectural significance of the proposed Jefferson Avenue Historic District as a good example of the Georgian Revival style. The overall form and massing with symmetrical details and a large hip roof are elements of the style. The round arched reveals on the first story of the main elevation and the projecting entry pavilion with columns toped with urns and second story wrought iron balustrade are fine details of the style on this house. The sun room is also of interest with its elliptically arched openings. This detail is repeated on hte other side of the house and is topped with a second floor "sleeping" porch. A very well-preserved example of the style.

Lathrop was the head of the William G. Lathrop Agency, an insurance firm. In 1930, the Lathrop household included two children and Grace Lomas (23), Mrs. Lathrop's sister.
Bibliographic References
City Directories, 1925, 1927. 2005, Carol L. Cartwright. National Register of Historic Places Registration Form, Jefferson Avenue Historic District, Janesville, WI. The Bostwick Avenue and Jefferson Avenue Historic Districts: A Guide, Janesville Historic Commission, 2008.

National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name
Jefferson Avenue Historic District
National Register Listing Date
Apr 19, 2006
State Register Listing Date
Jan 20, 2006
Contributing
Yes
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