Roc-7, George Josiah Kellogg House, 1837 Center Ave., Janesville

Documentation

Building date: 1854 - Demolished 2/27/1987

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Map Location

Map views courtesy Google Maps. The location of the demolished building is approximate; 42°39'06.98"N 89°01'51.04"W.

City of Janesville and Rock County Maps.

Comments, Additional Information, References

The George Josiah Kellogg House, also known as "Belle Cottage", "Kellogg-Damrow House" or "Wisconsin Bell Cottage", was located at 1837 Center Ave., Janesville, Rock county. It stood until 1987 when it was demolished, even though it had been placed on the National Register and the Wisconsin State Register of Historic Places. It was Gothic Revival architecture and was built in 1854 by Kellogg, a pioneer nurseryman. Richard Palmer blog.

Cobblestone Buildings in Wisconsin, Rock #23

National Register of Historic Places Registration This property is listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places. Asset Detail National Register of Historic Places effective 5/8/1979 and removed 5/18/1987. National Register of Historic Places Registration Form provides detailed information about cobblestone structure. Belle Cottage Wikipedia article. State Register of Historic Places in 01/01/1989.

Photographs

3530 Shepard Road, Williamson.jpg ¹

¹ Image courtesy Richard Palmer blog. Attribution not provided.