The Dowling House
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The oldest house in Galena, Illinois, now is a reminder of when this city was the world's lead mining capital.

๐Ÿ“œ Oldest house and stone structure in Galena, Illinois, built in 1826 by Irish immigrant John Dowling. ๐Ÿ” Served as a trading post and family residence, now a historic house museum.

Why Go

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Journey back to Galena's frontier past
๐Ÿก See original fireplace, primitive furniture, artifacts
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Family friendly historic tours
โ›๏ธ Learn about the city's lead mining history
๐Ÿ  Explore the oldest stone structure in Illinois

Why Avoid

โ™ฟ Not wheelchair accessible
๐Ÿšฝ No bathroom facilities
๐Ÿ“ธ Filming and photography prohibited inside
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Tours limited to 16 people

Tips

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets available at gift shop, first come, first served
๐Ÿค Consider combo tickets with Belvedere Mansion

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Adults $10-$14, children 12 and under free.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Seasonally, May through November. Tours Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM.

Getting There

๐Ÿ“ Located at 220 Diagonal St, across from Fried Green Tomatoes Restaurant

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