Galena Historic District
The Galena Historic District is a historic district located in the city of Galena, Illinois, United States. The historic district encompasses 85 percent of the city of Galena and includes more than 800 properties. The downtown area consists of three successive tiers made up of Main, Bench and Prospect Streets. Within the boundaries of the district are such notable homes as the Ulysses S. Grant Home and the Elihu B. Washburne House. The Galena Historic District was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1969.
Galena Historic District | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
The heart of the district, viewed from U.S. Grant's Home | |
Interactive map showing Galena Historic District | |
| Location | Roughly bounded by Davis Cr., 4th, 5th, Adams, Field, Wann, N. Dodge, Fulton, N. Hickory, Hill, Ridge & Spring Sts., Galena, Illinois |
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| Coordinates | 42°25′5″N 90°25′53″W |
| Built | c. c – c. 1838–1900 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Late Victorian |
| NRHP reference No. | 69000056 (original) 13000854 (increase) 13000854 (decrease) |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | October 18, 1969 |
| Boundary increase | October 23, 2013 |
| Boundary decrease | October 23, 2013 |
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