Historic Blacksmith Shop and Museum - Galena, Illinois
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N 42° 25.018 W 090° 25.510
15T E 711850 N 4699285
This one-story, red painted wooden barn building is located at 245 North Commerce Street in Galena, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM13FC9
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 11/29/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member wayfrog
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Hours of Operation:
Friday-Monday 10am-4pm (May-October)

Filled with tools and equipment from its 100 year history. While the shop is a museum, forges are totally operable and blacksmiths are on duty during the season. Check out our well-stocked gift shop filled with things made by our blacksmiths and also our local foundry, and they do beautiful custom work i.e., beautiful fireplace sets to complement the style of your home. Come watch the sparks fly at the Old Blacksmith Shop!

Suggested Donations:
Adults: $4.00
Seniors: $3.00
10-18: $2.00
Under 10: Free

- Galena and U.S. Grant Museum Website



(seal of the City of Galena)
Built as a Blacksmith Shop
by Louis Readel
1897

Erected by Galena Bicentennial Commission, 1976

- Marker Text



Construction date: 1897

Style:
Barn.
Cupola

Architectural Description:
This is a 1.5-story museum built in 1897. The foundation is not visible. Exterior walls are vertical metal siding. The building has a side-gable roof clad in metal. Windows are original or historic wood 6/6 double-or single hung. Doors are original or historic wood Batten.

- ruskinarc.com Historic Architecture Survey Database



National Register Building Details
 
ADDRESS HIST. PROPERTY NAME C or N/C DATE STYLE, FORM, TYPE
245 North Commerce Street Richardson Blacksmith Shop C 1897 Other: Barn

- National Register Application

Operating Status: Operating

Web Address: [Web Link]

Address:
245 North Commerce Street
Galena, IL USA
61036
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