The Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site- Galena, Illinois. The house is typical of the Italianate style, which is characterized by well defined rectilinear shapes, projecting eaves supported by brackets, low pitched roof, and balustraded balconies … [Read more...]

Elihu B. Washburne House - Galena, Illinois The house was constructed in 1843 in the popular Greek Revival style. Elihu Washburne, congressman, advisor to Presidents Lincoln and Grant and then Ambassador to France lived in the house until 1882. … [Read more...]

The Old Market House - Galena, Illinois The house was constructed for the purpose of having vendors located in a single location for the benefit of shoppers not having to travel great distances to purchase their goods.  … [Read more...]

The DeSoto House Hotel - Galena, Illinois opened in 1855 and saluted as the "best hotel west of New York City," remains open today. Of course it has been renovated (1980) but is still a place to stay for historical elegance. The DeSoto House … [Read more...]

The DeSoto House Hotel - Galena, Illinois opened in 1855 and saluted as the "best hotel west of New York City," remains open today. Of course it has been renovated (1980) but is still a place to stay for historical elegance. The DeSoto House … [Read more...]

Galena History Museum - Galena, Illinois The museum is located in a beautiful Italianate home built as a private residence by Galena merchant Daniel Barrows. The Barrows house today is filled with over 6,000 square feet of exhibit space. Between … [Read more...]