About this property
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.
Location
Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 73000707. It was listed on July 15, 1973.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Old Market House listed on the National Register?
Old Market House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 15, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Old Market House?
Old Market House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Old Market House?
The period of significance for Old Market House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1845.
Can I research the history near Old Market House?
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