Title:
Main Street Looking South
Galena Illinois (IL), White Border PM 1947 Oct-13
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Title:
First State and Savings Bank
Galena Illinois (IL), White Border PM Feb-5
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Title:
Quality Hill, Pilot Knob in Distance
Galena Illinois (IL), White Border PM 1949 Feb-4
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Title:
Main Street Looking North from Washington Street
Galena Illinois (IL), White Border unused
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Title:
General U.S. Grant's Home Before the War
Galena Illinois (IL), Divided Back
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Title:
Interior of Galena Public Library
Galena Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Birds Eye View
Galena Illinois (IL), Real Photo
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Title:
Grant Park
Galena Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Grant Memorial Home
Galena Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
Description:
KRUXO
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Title:
Study, US Grant Home
Galena Illinois (IL), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Old Market House
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Opened June 27, 1846. This Greek Revival structure is the oldest Market House in the Midwest and is a State Memorial.
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Title:
Gen. Grant's Home After the War
Galena Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1909 Aug-25
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Title:
Grant Park Fountain
Galena Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1911 Mar-06
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Title:
Main Street Looking North
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Henry Brueckner A pioneer Illinois city, rich in historical lore of stagecoach, river boats and early mining days of civil war era.
Dexter Press, Inc.
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Title:
Chestnut Mountain Lodge
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
All year round 80 room resort, 2 dining rooms, 2 cocktail lounges, Heated Pool, Skiing, Horseback Riding, Fishing, Excursion Boat, Private Docks, Galena Tours. Convention Parties and Banquets welcome.
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Title:
Looking South on Main Street
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Joe E. Clark A city of hills and history, Robertson's Drug store occupies location of first Post Office in northern Illinois.
Dexter Press Inc.
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Title:
Palace Cottage Court
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Roy Oldenburg, Prop. Located on US Highway 20, two miles west of Galena, Illinois. 20 units with private bath. AAA recommended.
Dexter Press, Inc.
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Title:
Palace Cottage court
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome
Description:
Palace Cottage Court, Roy Oldenburg, Prop. Located on U.S. Highway 20, two miles west of Galena, Illinois. 20 Units with private bath. AAA recommended.
Dexter Press, Inc.
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Title:
Chestnut Mountain Lodge, "The General"
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
817-777-1320. The General -- you'll long remember a moonlight cruise and dancing party aboard our beautiful excursion boat. Enclosed lower deck has a snack bar, upper deck is equipped with beach chairs for relaxing.
Koppel Color Cards
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Title:
View of Town
Galena Illinois (IL), Jumbo/Large Format unused
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Title:
Boy Scouts in Grant Park
Galena Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Grandview Inn
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Across from General Grant's home
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Title:
High School Steps
Galena Illinois (IL), Linen unused
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Title:
Chestnut Mountain Resort
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
14 ski slopes
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Title:
Chestnut Mountain Lodge
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome PM Oct-14
Description:
815-777-1320. All year round 80 room resort, 2 dining rooms, 2 cocktail lounges, heated pool, skiing, horseback riding, fishing, excursion boat, private docks, Galena Tours. Convention parties and banquets welcome
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Title:
Main Street
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Main Street Looking North, Galena, Illinois. Pioneer Illinois city rich in historical lore of stagecoach, riverboat and early mining days of Civil War era
Dexter Press Inc
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Title:
Old Market House
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Openend June 27, 1846. This Greek Revival structure is the oldest Market House in the Midwest and is a State Memorial
Dexter Press, Inc
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Title:
Two Pre-Civil War Homes
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Two Pre-Civil War Homes in historical Galena in northwestern Illinois. Here are splendid examples of the "steam-boat architecture."
Dexter Press, Inc
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Title:
Statue of General U. S. Grant
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Erected in honor of Galena's "First Citizen" in 1892. Dedicated by Chauncey DePew. Johanes Galert of Chicago was the sculptor. Presented by Herman Kohisaat
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Title:
Grant Memorial Home
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Presented to General U.S. Grant by the citizens of Galena in 1865. Maintained by the State of Illinois Division of Parks and Memorials
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Title:
High School Steps
Galena Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Galena
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Looking upstairs on Washington Street connecting three street levels. On second street level is church where General Grant worshipped. Galena's oldest fire station may be seen opposite church
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Title:
St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church
Galena Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
The first church on this site, designed and built in 1842 by the famous Dominican Priest and Architect, Rev. Charles Samuel Mazzuchelli, but destroyed by fire in 1856. Present edifice also designed by Father Mazzuchelli. Opened for Public Devotion, Dec. 8th, 1863.
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Title:
General U. S. Grant's Home
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
Home Of General U. S. Grant
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
This home was built in 1857 by Alexander Jackson. Eight years later it was purchased by the City of Galena, furnished and presented to General U.S. Grant on his return from the Civil War. In 1904 the heirs of the Grant estate deeded it to the City as a memorial to their father. In 1932 it became a state memorial and is open to the public daily. Admission free.
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Title:
Main Street Looking North
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Pioneer Illinois city rich in historical lore of stagecoach, riverboat and early mining days of Civil War era.
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Title:
Two Pre-Civil War Homes
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Two Pre-Civil War homes in historical Galena in north-western Illinois. Here are splendid examples of the "steam-boat architecture."
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Title:
First House No. 1, Washington St. Steps
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
The Galena Volunteer Fire Co. was organized Feb. 1st 1830. Inside of Fire House can be seen a hand-drawn, and manually operated 1855 pumper. The Washington St. Steps ascend from Bench St. to Prospect and to High Streets.
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Title:
James M. Ryan Mansion
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
This 24-room mansion built by millionaire James M. Ryan about 100 years ago, contains 10 private baths, 12 marble fireplace, parquet floors. It is located on the grounds of Palace Motel, two miles West of Galena, Illinois, on U.S. Highway 20. There are guest accommodations available. Roy Oldenburg, Prop. - Phone:43.
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Title:
Galena
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Looking upstairs on Washington Street connecting three street levels. On second street level is church where General Grant worshipped. Galend's oldest fire station may be seen opposite church
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Title:
Looking South On Main Street
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
City of hills and history. Robertson's Drug Store on right occupies location of first post office in northern Illinois
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Title:
Galena First Presbyterian Church
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
This is the oldest church in historic Galena, the granite capitol of Pre-Civil War times in North-western Illinois.
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Title:
Grace Episcopal Church
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Founded 1827, erected 1847. Stained glass windows imported from Belgium. The delicate silvery tones of the 1838 one-manual organ have been strengthened by an electric blower.
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Title:
Grant Memorial Home
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Presented to General U. S. Grant by the citizens of Galena in 1865. Maintained by the State of Illinois Division of Parks and Memorial
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Title:
First Presbyterian Church
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Founded 1828, erected 1838, oldest Presbyterian church in Illinois in continuous use.
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Title:
St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Organized 1858. church building dedicated 1864. Stands at the highest point in "Old Galena". At night, the lighted steeple can be seen for several miles.
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Title:
St. Michael's Church
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Founded 1832, designed by Father Samuel Charles Mazzuchelli, O.P., known as the "Cradle of catholicity" in the Northwest. It was a flourishing parish before the first catholic church was founded in Chicago.
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Title:
First Presbyterian Church
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome PM 1957
Description:
Founded 1828 - erected 1838. Oldest Presbyterian church in Illinois in continues use
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Title:
Kitchen General U. S. Grant Home
Galena Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
The kitchen in the General U. S. Grant home is furnished with typical furnishings of the 1865 period. The cook stove, the old iron type with warming over, the iron kettles and earthenware are genuine antiques. The furniture is solid walnut. Bennington pictures and English China dishes adorn the table and old fashioned cupboard.
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Title:
Home Of General U. S. Grant
Galena Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
This home was built in 1857 by Alexander Jackson. Eight years later it was purchased by the City of Galena, furnished and presented to General U. S. Grant on his return of the Civil War. In 1904 the heirs of the Grant estate deeded it to the City as a memorial to their father. In 1932 it became a state memorial and is open to the public daily form 9A. M. to 5 P. M. admission Free.
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Title:
Grace Episcopal Church
Galena Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
The organ in this church is over one hundred years old and was brought from New York city by way of New Orleans and from there up the Mississippi River. It has a beautiful walnut altar carved by Guster of New York and a lectern carved by Gronner of Galena. The windows are of imported Belgian stained glass
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Title:
Palisades South Prospect St
Galena Illinois (IL), Linen unused
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Title:
First Presbyterian Church
Galena Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
The First Presbyterian Church of Galena, Illinois, is the oldest church building in the Old Northwest Territory still used regularly for services. It was built out of native limestone in 1838 under the leadership of the Rev. Aratus Kent, pioneer churchman and educator, who founded schools and churches all over this territory. The steeple, patterned after the Old South Church in Boston, was added about 1850
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Title:
Flood, Mar. 24 1913
Galena Illinois (IL), Real Photo PM 1913 Apr-03
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Title:
Main Street North from Green Street
Galena Illinois (IL), White Border PM 1948 Mar-06
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Title:
Main Street, Looking North from Washington St.
Galena Illinois (IL), White Border PM 1947 Oct-07
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Title:
St. Mary's Hospital, Franklin Street
Galena Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1906 Aug-22
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Title:
Illinois Central Railroad Depot
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Bob Coyle In continuous use since 1857 when it was built. Gen U.S. Grant and family left from this station to go to Washington when the nation elected him the 18th President of the United States.
Koppell Color Cards
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Title:
Court House, North Bench Street
Galena Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1908 Mar-11
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Title:
Greetings from Galena
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
Greetings From Galena Illinois
Galena Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Key To Views On The Other Side:- G-General Grant Statue A-Stairway L-Soldiers' Monument E-Museum N-River View A-Gen. Lee's Surrender to Gen. Grant
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Title:
Looking South on Main Street
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
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Title:
Home of Ulysses S. Grant
Galena Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
Description:
Ulysses S. Grant, eighteenth President of the United States, was born at Point Pleasant, Ohio, on April 27th, 1822. He was graduated at West Point Academy in 1843, served through the Mexican War (1846-48), and was commander of the Union forces in the Civil War (1861-65). On Aug. 2nd, 1848, he was married to Julia Dent. Before the outbreak of the Civil War, their home was in Galena, Ill. Grant died on July 23d, 1885, and his wife in 1904. They are both buried in an imposing tomb erected in Riverside Park, New York City, overlooking the Hudson
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Title:
Illinois Centran and Chicago & Northwestern Station
Galena Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
The New High School on Prospect St
Galena Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Birger Dry Goods Co's New Beautiful Store
Galena Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Hotel de Soto
Galena Illinois (IL), Linen
Description:
On US Highway 20. A quaint mining town, rich in scenic beauty, romance and historic fame, draws thousands of tourists and artists each year
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Title:
The Levee
Galena Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1911 Jun-29
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Title:
Looking South on Main Street
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
City of hills and history. Robertson's Drug Store occupies location of first Post Office in northern Illinois
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Title:
First Methodist Church
Galena Illinois (IL), Chrome unused
Description:
Series 31107-B
Built in 1856. The Ulysses S. Grant family worshipped in this church. Old Fire House No. 1 may be seen on the left
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Title:
St Mary's Hospital
Galena Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Fountain In Grant Park
Galena Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Lead And Zinc Mine
Galena Illinois (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Lower Main St
Galena Illinois (IL), Divided Back PM 1915 Sep-27
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Title:
Washington Street Steps
Galena Illinois (IL), Linen unused
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Title:
Gen. U.S. Grant's Home, Before The War
Galena Illinois (IL), Linen unused
Description:
Galena, a beautiful and picturesque city, often referred to as the ""Little Switzerland of America."" is proud of its native son, U.S. Grant, a loyal resident of this city before and after the war
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