Beth Baranski and Ken Robb
Historic Preservation Award
At the May 27th annual meeting, the Galena Foundation presented Beth Baranski with the Frank L. Einsweiler Award. Beth has been involved in Galena's preservation for nearly 40 years. Beth is co-author of Galena's Historic Preservation Guidebook, and has served on The Galena Foundation Board of Directors. For more about Beth's accomplishments in Galena and preservation, click here
Board Member Honored
Also at the Annual Meeting, Ken Robb was recognized as our outgoing board member. Ken served 10 years on the board, overseeing dozens of projects including the renovation of Grant Park, Turner Hall, rescue of Gear and Fourth Street properties, and the publication of "Galena, A Timeless Treasure." Ken was president for 5 years, and his leadership and passion for preservation will be sorely missed. Thank you, Ken!
Axle Grease Factory Report
Thank you Daryl Watson for completing a thorough historical structure report on the Galena Axel Grease Factory. This building housed many different businesses in its 140+ year history, but is currently considered beyond repair.
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Daryl Watson's Report
School Group History Trip Grant
The Galena Foundation recently awarded a grant to the Lena Winslow American History class, which they used to visit the Apple River Fort and Casper Bluff and its Thunderbird Effigy.
Teachers and Administrators: the Galena Foundation started this grant to promote student trips to local historic sites by helping to offset the travel costs to the district. Educators can use the grant towards any trip associated costs. Examples are: busing expenses, entrance fees, water, and snacks.
A single trip can incorporate American History, Native American History, Geology, Agriculture, Watershed, Architecture, Mining, and Politics. And a Galena Foundation grant can pay for the entire trip!
To apply for a grant for your school group, please go to our Grants page.
Lena-Winslow students at the Apple River Fort
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- Galena Book and Paper
- Galena & US Grant Museum
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Current Projects
The Galena Foundation are actively working to preserve our most vulnerable properties. Click below to see what we are doing now.
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Galena Success Stories
The Galena Foundation recognizes the contributions of our friends and neighbors to preserve and re-purpose our historical buildings.
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Endangered Properties
There are still properties that are in need of saving. Daryl Watson has completed historical structure reports on some, and they are available for download.
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Grants
The Galena Foundation offers grants to schools who wish to visit Galena, and matching grants to non-profit organizations that wish to preserve their historical buildings in Galena.
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