FIRST - Hydraulic Elevator in Galena - Galena, Illinois
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N 42° 24.935 W 090° 25.775
15T E 711491 N 4699120
The Schmohl Building is a three story red brick Two-Part Commercial Block/Italianate building located at 201 S. Main Street in Galena, Illinois. Marker is on the right corner of the building near the stairs.
Waymark Code: WM10R70
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 06/15/2019
Views: 3
(seal of the City of Galena)
Built by
Lena Schmohl
1887
First Hydraulic Elevator
Steam Heat
Occupies by St. Louis Store
R. Fiddick, Owner
Erected by Galena Bicentennial Commission, 1976
- Marker Text
Current name: Vinny Vanucchi's Little Italy
Style: Two-part commercial block, Italianate.
Architectural Description: This is a 3-story commercial building in the Italianate style built in 1887. The foundation is limestone. Exterior walls are brick. The building has a flat roof. Windows are original or historic wood 2/2 fixed; double or single hung; storefront; round arch; transom. Doors are original or historic wood; glass glazed; paneled; recessed entry with fanlight.
- 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 |
| 201 S. Main Street |
Schmohl Building |
C |
1887 |
Two-Part Commercial Block/Italianate |
- National Register Application
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