Schmohl Building - Galena Historic District - Galena, Illinois
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The Schmohl Building is a three story brick with a pressed metal facade Two-Part Commercial Block/Italianate building located at 213-217 S. Main Street in Galena, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM10R58
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 06/15/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
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Current name: Commercial Building

Style: Two-part commercial block, Italianate.

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.

Architectural Description: This is a 3-story commercial building in the Italianate style built ca. 1860. 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; recessed entry with transom.

- ruskinarc.com Historic Architecture Survey Database



National Register Building Details
 
ADDRESS HIST. PROPERTY NAME C or N/C DATE STYLE, FORM, TYPE
213-217 S. Main Street Schmohl Building C 1859/1892 Two-Part Commercial Block/Italianate

- National Register Application

Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Galena Historic District

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Address:
213-217 South Main Street
Galena, Illinois 61036

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