125 South Dodge Street
Private residence, currently undergoing an extensive restoration returning the house to its original 1800s appearance.
Photo taken in July 2020
Historical Records
- House built 1830-1840, Federal Style
- First Resident/Owner: Varnum J. Blood
- Born May 21, 1808 - Died December 28, 1853
- Obituary in The Galena Daily Advertiser, December 30, 1853
- Buried in Old City Cemetery, Galena
- 1st Marriage: Mary Ann Woodcock Blood
- Born in 1812 - Died in 1840
- Buried in Old City Cemetery
- One Child: Benjamin W. Blood
- Born 1838 - Died 1890
- Buried in Oregon
- 2nd Marriage: Isabella Oliver Blood
- Birthdate unknown - Died 1842
- Buried in Old City Cemetery
- 3rd Marriage: Rhoda Ann Turner Blood
- Born 1823 - Died 1852
- Buried in Old City Cemetery
- Born May 21, 1808 - Died December 28, 1853
Photo taken mid 1800s