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The Old Market House. The Old Market House, constructed in 1845-1846, was the focal point of community life during Galena's heyday. The greek revival Old Market House sheltered vendors and shoppers, who gathered in the heart of the river city's business district until 1910.
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The Old Market House, erected by the city of Galena in 1845-1846, served for sixty-five years as the city market during the decades of Galena’s greatest prosperity as a river port, lead-mining center, and commercial hub.
Jul 2022. Ordinarily, the place to begin a visit to Galena, Illinois, is the Old Market House, which serves as the historic town's welcome center. Located at 123 North Commerce Street, a block from Main Street, which is Galena's mecca for restaurants and specialty shops and art galleries and boutiques and bookstores, the brick building in the ...
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July 16, 1973. The Old Market House, currently being operated as the Galena Welcome Center, is a brick building built in the Greek Revival style in 1845 in Galena, Illinois. It is owned and operated by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency as an Illinois State Historic Site.
- less than one acre
- Greek Revival
- 1845
Old Market House State Historic Site. 88 reviews. #16 of 31 things to do in Galena. Historic SitesArchitectural Buildings. Write a review. About. Vendors peddled their wares at this Greek Revival Market House in the 19th century, which now hosts changing exhibits, meetings and special events. Suggest edits to improve what we show.
