Voices from the Grave: Life Stories from Galena's Greenwood Cemetery
By Ronn Toebaas
Collected stories from Cemetery Walks past. Stories of adventure, intrigue, and prestige told by Galena's citizens. A delight for history lovers, theater lovers, and Galena lovers alike! 163pp
$16.99
1854
By Steve Repp
A collection of newspaper articles and ads from the Galena Daily Advertiser and Gelena Daily Jeffersonian, 1854. 24pp
$3.95
70 Years on Main Street
By Steve Repp
A complete listing of all business operating on Galena's Main Street during the years 1900-1970. A must for researchers.76pp
$5.95
The Building of Galena
By Carl Johnson
An excellent pictorial history of Galena's residential and commercial architecture. Provides info on date of construction, style, builder, and owner. Hardcover, 190pp. All copies are signed by the author.
$35.00
The DeSoto House
By Steve Repp
Learn the history of Galena's most famous hotel. 22pp
$3.95
The Flood of Memories: Galena, Illinois
By Steve Repp
This collection of stories and pictures chronicles the 1937 flood that engulfed Galena. 16pp
$3.95
Galena, Illinois-An American Guide Series compiled and Written by Federal Writers Project 1937
A highly recommended account of Galena's history through 1937. 96pp
$6.95
Galena, Illinois: A Visit with the Past
By Steve Repp.
A compilation of articles and advertisements from Galena's local papers from 1900-1981.37pp
$5.95
Galena's Baseball Legacy
The History of Town Baseball: the beginning, from the first bunt to homeruns everywhere, from underhand pitching to high and hard fast balls, special moments on the diamond, the players, the rivalries--all part of good ol' country baseball.
$19.95
Galena's Glory Days: Vivid in my Mind
By Clarissa Emely Gear Hobbs, 1829-1923
The childhood memories of an early Galena resident, Clarissa Emily Gear Hobbs. 54pp
$5.95
Galena: Hidden Treasure
By Carl B. Schoendhard, Jr.
A detailed and illustrated history of the geology and lead mining of the Galena area. 78pp
$6.95
Galena's Historic Preservation Guidebook
An indispensible reference for those who own buildings in the historic district or those with a general interest in architecture. 44pp
$4.95
Galena, Illinois: A Brief History
By Diann Marsh
Written by a local historian, this book provides a brief, yet thorough history of Galena.
$19.99
Galena and its Lead Mines
Reprint of an original 1866 Harpers Magazine article with period woodcuts. 16pp
$4.95
Historic Galena: Yesterday and Today since 1820
Compiled by Florence Gratiot Bale, 1939. Series of brief articles with pictures about Galena's history. 32pp
$7.95
History of the Breweries of Galena, Illinois
By John F. Dutcher
Galena has a rich history of microbreweries; find out all about them with this book. 55pp
$4.95
Lost in the 50s: A Galena Memoir
By Darlene Kirchner Farrey.
Fifty charming stories of the author's memories of growing up in Galena in the 1950s. 195pp
$12.95
Lost in the 60s: Another Galena Memoir
By Darlene Kirchner Farrey.
Written by a lifelong Galena resident, this collection of stories entertains and charms. 160pp
$12.95
Margaret Gardner "In Her Own Words"
Galena Teacher; 1870-1935.
Compiled by Marilyn Johnson.
$7.50
Memories of the Civil War: "I Am Going, Too!"
By Clarissa Emeley Gear Hobbs, 1829-1923
Captivating account of the Civil War by a nurse who was there.
$4.95
Murder at Galena Stables
By Sandra Principe
Third mystery in the Karen Prince Galena Mystery Series by local author Sandra Principe.
$15.50
The Nine Generals of Galena, Illinois
By Steve Repp
Galena produced nine Civil War generals. Learn their stories in this book.
$5.95
Peace in Union
By Steve Repp
A brief history of the famous painting "Peace in Union", a part of the Galena History Museum collection.
$3.95
Photographers of Galena, Illinois
By Steve Repp
The best source for information about the photographers who worked in Galena during the 19th century and first half of the 20th century.
$4.95
To the City Among the Hills: Famous Visitors to Galena, Illinois
By Steve Repp
Includes Abraham Lincoln, William McKinley, Mark Twain and many other well-known people. 69pp
$7.95
Ulysses S. Grant: The Galena Years
By Steve Repp
Written by a local historian, this concise volume tells of Grant's years in Galena, before and after the War. 66pp
$8.50