231 S Main St

Parcel Number: 22-100-037-00
Historic Function: Commerce/Trade - Business
Current Function: Commerce/Trade - Business
Construction Date: 1850-1859 (c1854/ 1901)
Architect:
Builder:
Developer:
Original or Significant Owner: August Wierich (druggist)
Areas of Significance: Architecture, Commerce
Category: Commerce/Trade, Business
Structural:
Stories: 4
Form or Plan: two-part commercial block
Foundation: Not Visible
Style: Italianate,
Exterior: brick; pressed metal panels
Roof Material:
Roof Type: Flat
Windows: Windows are original wood 1/1 double-or single hung; Chicago/Picture; storefront; segmenal arch; round arch; aluminum storms.
Porch:
Modification: Slightly Altered

Historical Summary: ".. rebuilding of the front of the five-story structure adjacent to Waters building.. The entire front will be taken down ... a new wall of brick and iron will take place. Plate glass will be put in on first floor and a bay window will ornament the second floor." Galena Daily Gazette, 9 July 1901.