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Dowling House
- Tours
- Galena, IL
About this business
Highly regarded as Galena's oldest and most historic building, the Downing House is a famous tourist attraction in Galena, Illinois. Constructed largely using limestone in 1826-27 by John Dowling, this single-pen style building served as a trading post, along with Dowling's living quarters. Post his death, the building was abandoned and left dilapidated for several decades. However, in the late 1960s, William McCauley bought it and refurnished it, opening it to the public in 1970. Today, the house is a popular tourist attrac... read more
Location details
220 Diagonal St, Galena, IL, 61036, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
So fun! And very informative!! I highly recommend going— ignore the 1* reviews they’re just being rude since they have nothing better to do.
Very informative
Fun
Frequently asked questions about Dowling House
How is Dowling House rated?
Dowling House has a 4.5 star rating with 133 reviews.
When is Dowling House open?
Dowling House is open now. It will close at 4:00 p.m.
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