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 Belvedere - Galena, Illinois Posted by:  iconions
N 42° 24.586 W 090° 25.724
15T E 711581 N 4698476
This two-and-a-half-story red brick Italianate house is located at 1008 Park Avenue in Galena, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM10XW4
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 07/08/2019
Views: 1
he Belvedere is an Italianate mansion built in 1857 and has been considered the finest mansion in Galena. This historic 22-room mansion is truly lavish featuring Victorian furnishings, Liberace’s estate items, ‘Gone with the Wind’ green drapes and more. Guided Tours.
- VisitGalena.org Website
The Belvedere has been considered the finest mansion in Galena since it was built in 1857. Come experience its majesty for yourself. Special pricing is available for groups. Inquire within about discounts offered. Don't miss this experience of a lifetime! The Belvedere Mansion and Gardens are open to the public from mid May to mid November. This historic 22 room mansion is truly lavish, the largest and "most often visited" Italianate mansion in Galena for more than 33 years!
"We have visited and thoroughly examined the house, on the East side of the river, just erected by J. R. Jones, Esq. of this city--and it is such a perfect model of a House, that we propose to devote a little space to its description."
"...We think it is the finest and best built house in the North-West, and all who have visited the house confirm us in this opinion."
"...The drawing and specifications were executed by Messrs, Nicholson & Wadskier, Architects, 110 Dearborn Street, Chicago, and give evidence of their skill in the Art. The brick work was done by Thos. Scott of this city. The plastering was done by Mr. Duncan. The carpenter work, pronounced the best job ever done in Galena, is by A. Dodds, of this city; Ornamental and Stucco work by Hiram Wilson, of this city--this work is as good as we ever saw; Stone Work by Rousch & Dietz; the Painting and Glazing by S. W. Swift, of this city, done in his good style, and is hard to excel by any one."
"The entire house is heated by Gold's Patented Steam Heating Apparatus, which is pronounced the most economical plan yet invented."
from the Galena Gazette, December 25, 1857
- belvederemansionandgardens.com
| National Register Building Details |
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| ADDRESS |
HIST. PROPERTY NAME |
C or N/C |
DATE |
STYLE, FORM, TYPE |
| 1008 Park Avenue |
Jones House (Belvedere Mansion) |
C |
1857 |
Italianate |
- National Register Application
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
(OPEN from mid May to mid November).
Sunday thru Friday 11am - 4pm (last tour begins at 3:30 pm)
Saturday 11am - 5pm (last tour begins at 4:30pm).
Belvedere Mansion Tour is approximately 1/2 hour.
Admission Prices:
Adults $12. Children $6.
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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