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 Elihu B. Washburne House State Historic Site - Galena, Illinois Posted by:  iconions
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: WM10XRX
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 07/07/2019
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Elihu B. Washburne was a prominent Galena attorney and later a popular U.S. Congressman (1853-1869), political advisor to Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant and ambassador to France (1869-1877). Visit the Library where General Grant received the election night news via telegraph that he was elected as President. The house is a state historic site managed by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency and tours are given by the International Order of the Questers.
- VisitGalena.org Website
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
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
Every Friday, 10:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. and Saturday, 10:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. May through October.
Closed all other days and dates
Admission Prices:
Free
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle Only
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