Galena (IL)
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The first view most visitors have of the historic downtown of Galena. These massive flood gates protect the downtown from being inundated as it has been repeated times in the past...
A view of Galena from the US-20 bridge over the Galena River...
The Old Galena High School (pictured later) sits high above the downtown from the south bank of the Galena River...
A shot of the east end of town from the footbridge over the Galena River...
Historic Downtown Galena as we passed through the floodgates...
Another shot of downtown a little further down...
A little background on Galena, better than I could explain...
Originally the home was built for J. Russell Jones who was a wealthy steamboat owner and ambassador. Though privately owned, the building is open for tours.
Originally the home was built for J. Russell Jones who was a wealthy steamboat owner and ambassador. Though privately owned, the building is open for tours.
The oldest structure in Galena.
Elihu B. Washburne House (ca. 1843)
As the name suggests this was the house of Elihu Washburne, a congressman, ambassador, and advisor to Presidents Lincoln and Grant. Washburne lived in the house until 1882.
Elihu B. Washburne House (ca. 1843)
As the name suggests this was the house of Elihu Washburne, a congressman, ambassador, and advisor to Presidents Lincoln and Grant. Washburne lived in the house until 1882.
First Presbyterian Church (ca. 1838)
The oldest church in Galena, the First Presbyterian Church took less than a year to build. The present church steeple was added along with other additions made in 1851.
First Presbyterian Church (ca. 1838)
The oldest church in Galena, the First Presbyterian Church took less than a year to build. The present church steeple was added along with other additions made in 1851.
