Fredendall Block - Janesville, WI
N 42° 40.924 W 089° 01.285
16T E 334387 N 4727490
The Fredendall Block was constructed in 1868 after fire destroyed the buildings on this site. It is located at 33-39 S. Main St in Janesville, WI. George Schulze was the architect.
Waymark Code: WM2E9C
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 10/19/2007
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From the University of Wisconsin Digital Collection:
A fire in 1868 destroyed the earlier buildings on this site, and John Fredendall and Hiram Baker each erected half of the block which now bears Fredendall's name. A great variety of businesses have occupied this large block, including harness makers, grocery stores, meat markets, a bike shop, a bakery, and clothing stores. The building has also provided apartments and housed the Ryan Funeral Home.
The Fredendall Block is a striking example of the Italianate style, here executed in cream brick. The heavy hoodmoldings over the regularly-placed windows and the deep corbels at the cornice provide a rich surface of light and dark.
In 1970, a fire gutted the upper stories. Owner Bob Kimball has sensitively restored the building, which now is occupied by retail businesses and offices.