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Janesville Illinois ~ Lappin-Hayes Block ~ Historic Building

The building was originally owned by Thomas Lappin, who had previously owned another building on the same spot. Over the years, tenants of the building included what would become Northwestern Mutual. Several other tenants, including grocers, banks, attorneys and physicians, occupied it. In 1899, it was purchased by Dennis and Michael Hayes.

The Historic Hayes Block, originally constructed in 1855, is the focal point of the Main and Milwaukee Street intersection in the heart of Janesville’s downtown.

Today the Hayes Block is home to an assortment of professional offices, including legal, financial, and personal service firms, and governmental agencies. The first floor remains primarilly retail.

 

 

 

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Uploaded on December 29, 2015
Taken circa 2009