206 Adams St Galena, Illinois USA

House

Construction date: approximate 1887*

Current name:

House

Architect:

Telford Bros.

Builder:

Telford Bros.

Style:

Gable front .

Bay window

Historical Summary:

“Telford Bros. have been awarded the contract to erect two frame cottages on the East side - one for Thomas Brady and one for Mr. Anguin.” Galena Daily Gazette - 7 May 1887.
The 1902-03 Galena City Directory lists a Mrs. Eliz. Angwin living at 206 Adams Street.

 

Status of Historic Designation:

Designated at National level : Galena Historic District

Area(s) of Significance:

Architecture

Evaluation of Potential Eligibility:

Potentially eligible as a contributing resource

Architectural Description:

This is a 2-story domestic building built ca. 1887. The building is rectangular in plan. The foundation is not visible. Exterior walls are aluminum siding. The building has a front-gable roof clad in asphalt shingles. Windows are contemporary vinyl 1/1 double- or single-hung. The porch is contemporary, Full-width, one-story; Deck; Aluminum siding materials; Deck roof. Doors are contemporary wood; glass glazed; paneled.

* Date source: Galena Daily Gazette - 7 May 1887

Description generated by RuskinARC.