Washburne, Elihu Benjamin, House - Galena, Illinois
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N 42° 24.618 W 090° 25.643
15T E 711690 N 4698539
This two-story Greek Revival brick building is located at 908 3rd Street in Galena, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM10J1K
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 05/12/2019
Views: 1
Original structure constructed in 1844-1845 as a Greek Revival one-and-a-half story brick house. It was in the temple form, with a four column one-story portico. The present house is the result of remodeling and enlarging in 1859. It is an example of late Greek Revival style with a two-story portico and four fluted Doric columns. The building still carries a heavy cornice/entablature. The original first floor and added second floor on the front section of the present building are constructed of a soft, native, Galena brick; with he exception of a hard glazed brick veneer on the street facade. The new portion of the building is constructed with a larger and harder glazed red brick. Evidence of the original sawn wooden shingle roof is found under the modern asbestos shingled roof. New additions dating from the 1859 renovation include side porches, a two-story bay window, and a rear wing.
- National Register Application
Street address: 908 3rd Street Galena, Il USA 61036
County / Borough / Parish: Jo Daviess
Year listed: 1973
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849
Historic function: Domestic - Single Dwelling
Current function: Recreation And Culture, Work In Progress - Museum
Privately owned?: no
Hours of operation: From: 10:00 AM To: 1:00 PM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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