Schmohl Building

Construction date: 1859

Current name:

Fairy Tales Too

Style:

Two-part commercial block .

Bay windows

Historical Summary:

The sheet metal facades replaced the original brick facades in the early 20th century. The facades were purchased from the Mesker Bros. Iron Works of St. Louis MO.

Status of Historic Designation:

Designated at National level : Galena Historic District

Area(s) of Significance:

Architecture
Commerce

Evaluation of Potential Eligibility:

Potentially eligible as a contributing resource

Architectural Description:

This is a 3-story commercial building built in 1859. The building is rectangular in plan. The foundation is limestone. Exterior walls are brick; decorative pressed metal. The sheet metal facades replaced the original brick facades in the early 20th century. The facades were purchased from the Mesker Bros. Iron Works of St. Louis MO. The building has a flat roof. Windows are original wood 1/1 double hung; storefront; transoms; aluminum storms. Doors are original wood; glass; glazed; paneled; recessed entry with transom.

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Located in:

Historic Resources of Galena, Illinois

215 S Main St Galena, Illinois USA

Schmohl Building

Construction date: 1859