1004 Park Ave

Parcel Number: 06-500-144-00
Historic Function: Domestic - Single Dwelling
Current Function: Commerce/Trade - Business
Construction Date: 1840-1849 (c1846)
Architect:
Builder:
Developer:
Original or Significant Owner: First owner - Darius Hunkins, who arrived in Galena in 1838
Areas of Significance: Architecture,
Category: Domestic, Single Dwelling
Structural:
Stories: 2
Form or Plan:
Foundation: Limestone
Style: Greek Revival,
Exterior: brick
Roof Material:
Roof Type: Side-gable
Windows: Windows are original wood 6/6 double- or single-hung, round arch, with molding.
Porch:
Modification: Slightly Altered

Historical Summary: Hunkins was contractor for Illinois Central RR from 1838-1840; Lead mining and smelting - 1842-1845; Constructed Spring and Meeker St. bridges in 1847-48; President and superintendent of Galena and Southern RR in 1875. Large addition built approx 1857.