Dowling House; Galena, IL
It’s a new month, which means a new state for the Destination of the Day: Illinois!
When John Dowling built his house and trading post in Galena (Illinois), John Quincy Adams was President, Galena was riding a lead mining boom, and Chicago was a swamp. Today, 185 years later, Dowling’s house is still around, offering visitors a look back to that part of the early 19th century. On the lower level, visitors can tour a replica of a period trading post; the upstairs rooms replicate the living conditions of a well-to-do 19th century trader.
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For more about the area, check out the Lansing to LeClaire guide book, available in print form or as a PDF download.
