Name/Title
Janesville Business District Building 114-116 S. Main St.Entry/Object ID
1.24.58Description
The image shows a historic two-story brick building with intricate architectural details, including decorative cornices and an ornate triangular pediment on the upper facade, marked with the year 1887. The ground floor has large display windows flanking a central entrance, with a sign on one window advertising a spring clearance sale. The windows on the second floor feature wooden blinds, and the structure has an overall symmetrical design, typical of late 19th-century commercial architecture, showcasing its aged charm and historical significance.Photograph Details
Subject
Janesville Main Street Business BuildingSubject Person or Organization
Werdin & Schmidt ClothingSubject Place
* Untyped Subject Place
114-116 S. Main Street, Janesville, MinnesotaContext
One of the 1887 brick buildings replacing the wooden buildings destroyed during a fire in the town's early history.Cataloged By
Pauline FenelonLexicon
Legacy Lexicon
Object Name
Print, PhotographicClass
Communication ArtifactsCategory
Documentary ArtifactsCreate Date
October 18, 2024Update Date
November 22, 2024