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 town's 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.

Galena (IL) (Images of America)

Arts & Photography

Marsh, DiAnn

Photography & Video

Arcadia Publishing

Galena, Illinois

Arcadia Publishing Library Editions

With 85 percent of its buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, Galena truly is a place drenched in history. From the ancient burial mounds crowding the high banks of the Mississippi to the home of President Ulysses S. Grant, the Illinois town's rich past is everywhere on display. Follow Diann Marsh in her dogged pursuit of that fascinating heritage and catch glimpses of unforgettable incidents like the courageous defense put up by a handful of Galena settlers during the Black Hawk War or the monster flood that turned a day in 1892 into a bridge-snapping spectacle. Fortunes are won and lost within the space of a page, but the legacy left by Galena's determined citizens and cared for by passionate guardians like Marsh is one that is sure to endure.

Galena, Illinois: A Brief History

History Press Library Editions

With 85 percent of its buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, Galena truly is a place drenched in history. From the ancient burial mounds crowding the high banks of the Mississippi to the home of President Ulysses S. Grant, the Illinois town's rich past is everywhere on display. Follow Diann Marsh in her dogged pursuit of that fascinating heritage and catch glimpses of unforgettable incidents like the courageous defense put up by a handful of Galena settlers during the Black Hawk War or the monster flood that turned a day in 1892 into a bridge-snapping spectacle. Fortunes are won and lost within the space of a page, but the legacy left by Galena's determined citizens and cared for by passionate guardians like Marsh is one that is sure to endure.

The History Press

Corona the circle city: An illustrated history of Corona

Heritage Pub. Co

Not long ago, Orange County was still a reflection of its very name - an agricultural landscape where organe trees outnumbered its inhabitants. Citrus groves aligned in neat rows decorated the gentle hills and valleys, filling the air with a sweet, pungent frangrance. However, in the span of a half-century, the aroma of citrus blossoms has been succeeded by the scent of change. In this beautifully illustrated anthology, nine accomplished writers explore the region's rapid transformation into a network of bureoning, diverse communities. These pages reveal the visions and accomplishments of those who have developed, in a span of 50 years, a unique culture and region that is Orange County today.

The Orange Blossoms : 50 Years of Growth in Orange County

Walker, Doris I.

Young, Toby

Donaldson, Steve

Osterman, Joe

Sorenson, John

Westcott, John

Ziebell, Bob

Horn, Nora

Heritage Media

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