Johnson Building - 1856 - Galena, Illinois
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N 42° 24.950 W 090° 25.752
15T E 711522 N 4699149
The Johnson Building is a two story red brick Two-Part Commercial Block/Italianate building located at 123-125 S. Main Street in Galena, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM10R7G
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 06/15/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
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(seal of the City of Galena)
Built by M. P. Silverburgh
1856
Book & Stationary Store
John Farmer
1858

Erected by Galena Bicentennial Commission, 1976

- Marker Text



Current name: One of my kind Jewelry/ Beyond the Horizon

Architect: M.P. Silverburgh

Style: Two-part commercial block, Italianate.

Architectural Description: This is a 2-story commercial building in the Italianate style built in 1856. The foundation is not visible. Exterior walls are brick; limestone. The building has a flat roof. Windows are original or historic wood 1/1 double hung; storefront; aluminum storms. Doors are original or historic wood; glass glazed; paneled; recessed entry with transom.

- ruskinarc.com Historic Architecture Survey Database



National Register Building Details
 
ADDRESS HIST. PROPERTY NAME C or N/C DATE STYLE, FORM, TYPE
123-125 S. Main Street Johnson Building C 1871 Two-Part Commercial Block/Italianate

- National Register Application

Year built or dedicated as indicated on the structure or plaque: 1858

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Website (if available): Not listed

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