Historic Resources of Galena, Illinois

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1. 202 Adams St
This is a 2-story domestic building built ca. 1886. The building is rectangular in plan. The foundation is limestone. Exterior walls are vinyl 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 original or historic, Full-width, one-story; Wood materials; Flat roof; Square supports. Doors are original or historic wood glazed; paneled with transom.
Eligible as contributing resource.
2. 204 Adams St
This is a 2-story domestic building built ca. 1886. The building is rectangular in plan. The foundation is limestone, poured concrete. Exterior walls are vinyl siding. The building has a front-gable roof. Windows are contemporary vinyl 1/1 double- or single-hung. The porch is original or historic, L-inset; Less than Full Height Entry; Wood materials; Deck roof; Square supports. Doors are contemporary metal glazed.
Eligible as contributing resource.
3. 206 Adams St
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.
Eligible as contributing resource.
4. 214 Adams St
This is a 2.5-story domestic building in the Craftsman style built ca. 1915. The building is rectangular in plan. The foundation is concrete block. Exterior walls are wood clapboard/siding. The building has a side-gable roof clad in asphalt shingles. Windows are original or historic wood 3/1; Diamond-pane fixed; double- or single-hung; awning; with molding. The porch is original or historic, Full-width, one-story; Wood materials; Classical supports. Doors are original or historic wood; glass glazed.
Not eligible/Non-contributing.
5. 300 Adams St
This is a 2-story domestic building built ca. 1880/c. 1920. The building is rectangular in plan. The foundation is not visible. Exterior walls are vinyl siding. The building has a front-gable roof clad in asphalt shingles. Windows are original or historic; contemporary wood; vinyl 1/1 fixed; double- or single-hung. The porch is contemporary, Full-width, one-story; Aluminum siding materials; Half-hipped roof; Square supports; Turned spindles on rear porch. Doors are contemporary wood; glass glazed; paneled.
Eligible as contributing resource.
6. 205 Adams St
This is a 1-story domestic building built ca. 1850. The building is rectangular in plan. The foundation is limestone, poured concrete. Exterior walls are vinyl siding. The building has a side-gable roof clad in asphalt shingles. Windows are contemporary vinyl 1/1 double- or single-hung. The porch is contemporary, Full-width, one-story; Wood materials; Deck roof; Square supports. Doors are contemporary wood; glass glazed with transom.
Eligible as contributing resource.
7. 207 Adams St
This is a 2-story domestic building in the Queen Anne style built ca. 1870. The building is t in plan. The foundation is limestone. Exterior walls are wood clapboard/siding. The building has a cross gable roof clad in asphalt shingles. Windows are original or historic wood 2/2 double- or single-hung; with molding. The porch is original or historic, L-inset; Wood materials; Deck roof; Chamfered supports. Doors are original or historic wood glazed; paneled with molding.
Eligible as contributing resource.
8. 208 Adams St
This is a 2-story domestic building in the Queen Anne style built ca. 1880. The building is t in plan. The foundation is poured concrete. Exterior walls are wood clapboard/siding. The building has a cross gable roof clad in metal. Windows are original or historic; contemporary wood; vinyl 1/1 double- or single-hung; Chicago/Picture; transoms with colored glass. The porch is original or historic, Wrap; Wood materials; Half-hipped roof; Turned spindles. Doors are original or historic wood; glass glazed with molding.
Eligible as contributing resource.
Resource ID: 120594
9. 211 Adams St
This is a 1-story domestic building built ca. 1940. The building is rectangular in plan. The foundation is concrete. Exterior walls are asbestos siding. The building has a side-gable roof clad in asphalt shingles. Windows are original or historic wood 1/1 double- or single-hung. Doors are contemporary wood paneled with Pilasters; molding.
Not eligible/Non-contributing.
10. 213 Adams St
This is a 1-story domestic building built ca. 1940. The building is rectangular in plan. The foundation is concrete. Exterior walls are vinyl siding. The building has a cross gable roof clad in asphalt shingles. Windows are original or historic; contemporary wood; vinyl 2/2 double- or single-hung. Doors are contemporary metal glazed.
Not eligible/Non-contributing.
11. 302 Adams St
This is a 1.5-story domestic building in the Vernacular style built ca. 1850. The building is rectangular in plan. The foundation is not visible. Exterior walls are asbestos siding. The building has a saltbox roof clad in asphalt shingles. Windows are contemporary vinyl 1/1 double- or single-hung. The porch is contemporary, Full-width, one-story; Enclosed; Asbestos siding materials; Half-hipped roof. Doors are contemporary wood; glass glazed; paneled.
Not eligible/Non-contributing.
12. 306 Adams St
This is a 1.5-story domestic building in the Vernacular style built ca. 1850. The building is rectangular in plan. The foundation is poured concrete. Exterior walls are vertical wood paneling. The building has a side-gable roof clad in asphalt shingles. Windows are contemporary vinyl 1/1 double- or single-hung. The porch is contemporary, Full-width, one-story; Wood materials; Shed roof; Square supports. Doors are contemporary wood; glass glazed.
Not eligible/Non-contributing.
13. 307 Adams St
This is a 1.5-story domestic building in the Vernacular style built ca. 1850. The building is rectangular in plan. The foundation is limestone covered in concrete. Exterior walls are aluminum siding. The building has a side-gable roof clad in asphalt shingles. Windows are original or historic; contemporary wood; vinyl 1/1; 6-light double- or Singe-hung; awning. The porch is contemporary, Full-width, two- or more stories; Wood materials; Shed roof; Square supports. Doors are original or historic wood paneled.
Eligible as contributing resource.
14. 308 Adams St
This is a 1.5-story domestic building in the Vernacular style built ca. 1850. The building is rectangular in plan. The foundation is concrete block. Exterior walls are vinyl siding. The building has a side-gable roof clad in asphalt shingles. Windows are original or historic; contemporary wood; vinyl 1/1; 2/2 Doube- or single-hung. The porch is contemporary, Full-width, one-story; Enclosed; Wood and vinyl siding materials; Shed roof; Square supports. Doors are contemporary metal glazed; paneled.
Not eligible/Non-contributing.
15. 900 Alexander St
This is a 2-story domestic building in the Federal style built ca. 1835. The foundation is concrete over limestone. Exterior walls are brick; wood clapboard/siding. The building has a side-gable roof clad in asphalt shingles. Windows are original or historic; contemporary wood; vinyl 1/1; 6/6 Doube- or single-hung. Doors are contemporary vinyl glazed; paneled.
Not eligible/Non-contributing.
16. 102 N Bench St
This is a 2.5-story domestic building in the Queen Anne style built ca. 1899. The building is l in plan. The foundation is limestone. Exterior walls are wood clapboard/siding. The building has a cross gable roof clad in asphalt shingles. Windows are original wood 1/1 double- or single-hung; fixed; transoms. The porch is original, L-inset; Wood materials; Flat roof; Turned spindles. Doors are original wood glazed; paneled.
Eligible as contributing resource.
17. 105 N Bench St
This is a 2.5-story domestic building in the Federal style built in 1855. The building is rectangular in plan. The foundation is limestone. Exterior walls are brick. The building has a side-gable roof. Windows are original wood 1/1; 1/6 double- or single-hung. The porch is original, Less than full-height entry; Wood materials; Half-hipped roof; Classical; Doric columns. Doors are original wood glazed; flush with transom.
Eligible as contributing resource.
18. 106 N Bench St
This is a multi-story church in the Romanesque Revival style built in 1838. The building is rectangular in plan. The foundation is sandstone. Exterior walls are sandstone. The building has a front-gable roof clad in metal. Windows are stained glass. The original wIndows were made of opaque yellow glass. The stained glass windows you see today were installed between 1890-1910. They are made of Belgium stained glass with the colors fired in rather than painted on. Doors are original wood paneled.
Eligible as contributing resource.
19. 107 N Bench St
This is a 2.5-story domestic building in the Queen Anne style built in 1843/1890. The building is rectangular in plan. The foundation is poured concrete. Exterior walls are wood clapboard/siding. The building has a front-gable roof clad in wood. Windows are original wood 1/1 double- or single-hung; fixed; stained glass. The porch is original, Full-width, one-story; Wood materials; Half-hipped roof; Turned spindles. Doors are original wood glazed; paneled.
Eligible as contributing resource.
20. 109 N Bench St
This is a 2.5-story domestic building in the Federal style built in 1847. The building is rectangular in plan. The foundation is not visible. Exterior walls are brick. The building has a side-gable roof clad in asphalt shingles. Side parapets. Windows are original wood 1/1 double- or single-hung. Doors are contemporary wood glazed.
Eligible as contributing resource.
21. 110 N Bench St
This is a 2.5-story domestic building in the Federal style built in 1855. The building is rectangular in plan. The foundation is ornamental concrete block. Exterior walls are brick. The building has a side-gable roof. Side parapets. Windows are original wood 1/1 double- or single-hung. Doors are original wood paneled with transom; sidelights; Pilasters.
Eligible as contributing resource.
22. 111 N Bench St
This is a 2.5-story domestic building in the Federal style built ca. 1850. The building is rectangular in plan. The foundation is not visible. Exterior walls are brick. The building has a side-gable roof clad in asphalt shingles. Side parapets. Windows are original wood 1/1 double- or single-hung; hopper. Doors are contemporary wood; glass glazed with transom.
Eligible as contributing resource.
23. 115 N Bench St
This is a 1.5-story domestic building in the Queen Anne Cottage style built ca. 1907. The building is l in plan. The foundation is limestone. Exterior walls are wood clapboard/siding. The building has a cross gable roof clad in asphalt shingles. Windows are contemporary vinyl 1/1 double- or single-hung. The porch is original, Less than full-height entry; Wood materials; Half-hipped roof; Round columns. Doors are original wood; glass glazed.
Eligible as contributing resource.
24. 117 N Bench St
This is a 2-story domestic building in the Federal style built ca. 1850. The building is rectangular in plan. The foundation is not visible. Exterior walls are brick. The building has a side-gable roof clad in metal. Windows are original wood 2/2 double- or single-hung. Doors are original wood glazed with transom.
Eligible as contributing resource.