Certificate of Appropriateness 2026-08 — 121 East Van Buren Street
Janesville
Description
The Commission approved the white wood-grain vinyl siding replacement 6-0 but denied the aluminum wrapping of second-story window casings 6-0, asking the contractor to review alternative materials.
Impact summary
The home gets new siding that echoes its historic wood look, but the upper window trim question remains open until the contractor proposes alternatives.
Applicant
- Name
- Terrill/Corro
- Address
- 121 East Van Buren Street, Janesville, WisconsinSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 1
- Total mentions
- 2
Recorded in the meeting · Historic Commission
Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Historic Commission - Aug 18, 2026
The Commission approved the white wood-grain vinyl siding replacement 6-0 but denied the aluminum wrapping of second-story window casings 6-0, asking the contractor to review alternative materials.
Historic Commission - Aug 4, 2026
Partial approval of a hail-damage repair project on a Queen Anne-style home: porch railing and roof approved; vinyl siding and aluminum window wrapping sent back for better material options.
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