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 Historic Blacksmith Shop and Museum - Galena, Illinois Posted by:  iconions
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: WM13FP4
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 12/02/2020
Views: 1
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 |
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| 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
Theme:
Old Blacksmith Shop with working forges and Living History
Street Address:
245 North Commerce Street
Galena, Illinois 61036
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
Hours of Operation:
Friday-Monday 10am-4pm (May-October)
Cost: 4.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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