Galena; IL; nestled in the bluffs of the Mississippi River in northwest Illinois; is one of the most historic communities in the region. The townspeople take pride in the rich history of their town; dedicating their time to restoration projects and the booming industry of heritage tourism. In this book you will meet the towns pioneer residents; stroll the historic business district; and discover the unique architecture of Galena. Many of the images (c. 1826-1940s) in the book come from the Galena/Jo Daviess Historical Museum (which is sponsoring the project); the Alfred Mueller collection; the Illinois Historic Sites Office; and private collections.
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