Beloit’s Oldest Historic Home For Sale
For Sale: The single oldest historic home in Beloit WI. At 524 Bluff Street, Beloit WI 53511, the Lathrop Munn home in the Bluff Street Historic District was built in 1848. It's not only the oldest home in Beloit, it holds a significant place in Beloit's history. It's river stone construction in the Greek Revival style is distinctive and increasingly rare in the region. Additionally the home has benefited by single-family, owner occupied loving care and maintenance for the last thirty years by its former residents. For a community that once boasted the single largest concentration of river stone constructed homes ...
Great Unveilings – Kalamazoo, Elgin, Rock Island
While some homeowners are still covering up their distinctive old houses a growing number of others are doing just the opposite. Entire neighborhoods are gathering together to assist historic home owners strip off unoriginal siding including aluminum, "style stone", cement fiber, asphalt and even more recent vinyl siding. In the process they're revealing character and beauty long-lost, hidden beneath that unoriginal siding. ILLINOIS Elgin - I have friends down there and just found out their community is turning out on May 1st to do SEVEN (7) homes, all in one day! Pics from these 2010 Elgin Great Unveilings here. (May is National Historic Preservation ...
Aldrich Middle School – Excellence In Math
The proud faces of Academic Achievement at Aldrich! :-) . Did you see yesterdays Stateline News? (see pg. 6) Aldrich Middle School students competed in the Math League competitions. The sixth grade team ranked 22nd out of 107 schools in the state. Scores also are compared by region, which includes Rock, Dane, Jefferson, Kenosha, Racine, and Green counties. The sixth graders came in fourth, the seventh grade team finished third and eighth grade team was fourth. Aldrich team members included, front row from the left, Maggie Gianvecchio, Adam Socha, Jake McClellan, Andrew Wadle and Cade Johnson; second row, Claudia Aguirre, Christian Schober, Justin Stanton, Felicia Smith, ...
Top 5 Wisconsin Energy Myths
Compiled by Jonathan Beers Madison Gas & Electric Myth 1: Leave the thermostat at one temperature. It costs as much or more to catch up if you turn the heat down when sleeping or gone. Myth 2: Keeping fluorescent lights or computers on is cheaper than turning them off. There's a big surge when you turn them on. Myth 3: Replacing windows reduces heating bills a lot, and is cost-effective. Myth 4: Caulking and weather stripping saves a lot of energy. Myth 5: Using an electric space heater saves money. This was part of a broader presentation at the recent Madison Area Builder's Association ...
Historic Home Tax Credit – Going Green
If you live within a registered Wisconsin Historic District or have an individually designated home you have some tax advantages available to you. How would you like to get a 25% tax credit on approved home repairs? . Rick D. just forwarded the following article to me about home owners in Madison who are leveraging these tax advantages to "Green" up their homes. The Wisconsin State Journal - "Keeping Wisconsin history in good shape" on two of the sixteen households in Madison alone that have taken advantage of the program so far this year. Brent and Lindsey Sainsbury: ... recently outfitted the back roof of their ...
This Old House: Beloit Among Best Old House Neighborhoods
Yes, that's right. We've been noticed. . This Old House in association with Preservation Directory has selected Beloit Wisconsin to be among the 2010 Best Old House Neighborhoods in the US. …what we looked for was simple: oft-overlooked neighborhoods populated by people who share an appreciation of finely crafted homes that have plenty of past and lots of future. ~ This Old House From the state of Wisconsin, Beloit was the one chosen. This is fantastic news and some measure of validation. There are many in and around Beloit’s Historic Districts that have stated that the revitalization of Beloit has been a bit of an ...
Windows into Beloit
Like a person's eyes being likened to the window into the soul, a home's windows have been described as reflecting the soul of a home. Often it is a homes windows that define and distinguish its character. Removing original windows that define a home and give it character for single light replacement windows leaves a home with the all too familiar blank, vacant stare. Bit by bit distinctive homes are being denuded of their character and reduced to irreversible blandness. See the BRAND NEW Beloit NPA Gallery. You'll see the new category page in the top navigation. You'll see that in too many instances ...
Neighborhood Discussion
“Special Meeting” called to review College Parking plans
Please take a look. Let us know what you think. There will be a “Special Meeting” of...
Beloit College – Parking
Just letting folks know and looking for some input. Beloit College is in need of additional parking...
Great Unveilings – Kalamazoo, Elgin, Rock Island
While some homeowners are still covering up their distinctive old houses a growing number of others...
Historic before / after pics
Here’s one… Ana-n-I were checking out some of the pics in the Beloit College archives....
Aldrich Middle School – Excellence In Math
The proud faces of Academic Achievement at Aldrich! . Did you see yesterdays Stateline News?...
Top 5 Wisconsin Energy Myths
Compiled by Jonathan Beers Madison Gas & Electric Myth 1: Leave the thermostat at one temperature....
Historic Home Tax Credit – Going Green
If you live within a registered Wisconsin Historic District or have an individually designated home...
Window Restoration College 3-Day Workshop
Date: April 30, May 1, 2 2010 Time: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Presented by: Bob Yapp Location:...
Read More Posts From This CategoryEvents Calendar
Paint Color Selection & Application for Old Houses
. When: Monday March 22nd, 7:00 PM Where: Bushel & Peck’s (328 State Street, Beloit) Presentation...
WI State Historic Preservation Conference – Oct 15 & 16
The fine folks at the Wisconsin State Historic Preservation Offices hosted an information gathering...
Next NPA Gathering: Mon. Dec. 7th.
- Guest: Acting Police Chief, Norm Jacobs - Date: Monday Dec. 7th - Time: 6:00 PM - Location: Bushel...
Pumpkins for the Park – A big hit!
Wow! The level of creativity shown in the carved pumpkins just keeps getting better each year. We’ve...
3rd Annual Pumpkins For The Park
Carved Pumpkin Sale A Benefit For The Historic Horace White Park! Saturday Oct 24th. 5:30 pm at...
Next NPA Gathering Mon. 9/28 – Historic Beloit Photo Essay
Rob Baller’s Historic Beloit Photo Essay . Come out and join us for our next Beloit NPA gathering....
Neighbors Who Care – Meeting since 2002
Just wanted to help raise some awareness about a city-wide association of pro-active Beloit residents...
BMHS Jazz Band – Appreciation Reception
Folks know we’re big fans of the BMHS Jazz Band. The Beloit Memorial High School Jazz...
Read More Posts From This CategoryOld Houses for Sale
Always wanted to live in one of those beautiful historic homes?
Listings of Old Houses for sale in and around Beloit’s historic districts. Old house living is not for everyone. I’ll admit to my prejudice, I love old houses and the sense of community frequently found in old neighborhoods. Taking a job within commuting distance it was the vintage housing stock and neighborhood that was a big part of why... [Continued]
Beloit’s Oldest Historic Home For Sale
For Sale: The single oldest historic home in Beloit WI. At 524 Bluff Street, Beloit WI 53511, the Lathrop Munn home in the Bluff Street Historic District was built in 1848. It’s not only the oldest home in Beloit, it holds a significant place in Beloit’s history. It’s river stone construction in the Greek Revival style is distinctive... [Continued]
1302 Bushnell St. Beloit WI 53511
The Elbert Neese House. Listed on the National Register for Historic Places. A huge, beautiful, vintage home that still retains most of it’s original historic fabric and character. While situated outside the College Park Historic District the home is individually listed and therefore eligible for the Historic Home Owners Tax Credit. It sits on... [Continued]
1217 Bushnell, Beloit WI 53511
It’s refreshing to see the fine job they’ve done with this distinctive period home. It makes a huge difference and makes for a beautiful home. Take a look at the pics on the realtor’s listing. Amazing! Check out the woodwork, lighting and hardware. They’ve really done a wonderful job with this classic and dignified “old... [Continued]
649 Church Street, Beloit WI 53511
We go by this house all the time. Though we’ve never been in it’s a beautiful and distinctive vintage home with a strong Craftsman influence. The professionally landscaped yard is wonderful and perhaps the nicest in the areas. Church is a wonderful street of fine homes, great neighbors and only a block from the college. Very convenient. . . -... [Continued]
1303 Bushnell (at Milwaukee), Beloit WI 53511
. We’ve never been inside this home but have admired it for a long time. A very interesting, well maintained and huge home at least as viewed from the outside. It is outside historic district but within the surrounding vintage neighborhood. - Realtor’s Listing Here - This home is not within any of the current historic districts or individually... [Continued]
924 East Grand Ave. Beloit WI 53511
A home with a lot of interesting vintage home character. Walking distance to down town, across the street from Mechanics Green, an arboretum of sorts with a range of specimen trees. Situated among some other very nice historic homes surrounding the park. Immediate neighborhood intact without infill housing. We’ve not been inside since the remodeling.... [Continued]
629 Milwaukee Road, Beloit WI 53511
Ana and I had a chance to go through this house at a recent open house. They’ve really done a wonderful job with this house. All new inside. Move in ready. Very nice. - Realtor’s listing here. - This home is not within any of the current historic districts. - Walkability Score: 69 out of 100, “Somewhat Walkable”. SHARETHIS.addEntry({... [Continued]
841 Milwaukee Road, Beloit WI 53511
We’ve not been inside this house but there’s a great virtual tour of this outstanding vintage home . . . - Realtor’s Listing Here. A great virtual tour here. - This home is not within any of the current historic districts. - Walkability Score: 54 out of 100, “Somewhat Walkable”. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "841 Milwaukee... [Continued]
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