Washburne, Elihu Benjamin, House - Galena, Illinois - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

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.