Galena Historic District
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The Galena Historic District is a historic district located in the city of Galena, Illinois, United States. The historic district encompasses 85 percent of the city of Galena and includes more than 80
The heart of the district, viewed from U.S. Grant's Home
Main Street looking west, Galena, Illinois
DeSoto House, Main Street
St. Rose Academy, Bench Street
Galena River (Illinois)
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The Galena River, also known as the Fevre or Fever River, is a 52.4-mile-long river which flows through the Midwestern United States.
Galena Historic District
…being surpassed by other river ports, such as Dubuque, Iowa, and passed over by major railroads for other locations, such as East Dubuque, Illinois. The Galena River was no longer easily navigable, and floods, including a serious one in 1937, helped ensure the end of Galena's glory days. Galena's long decline continued…
The Galena River flowing through downtown Galena, Illinois in April 2008. Note the city floodgates in center connecting to the river levee system on the right