| Annie Wiggins Guest House |
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| 1004 Park Avenue, Galena Illinois Phone 815-777-0336 |
| Galena's Finest Victorian Bed & Breakfast Lodging Our View of the Galena River is Spectacular. As you relax on the front balcony you can almost see the steamships that long ago visited our port. Though sleepy and calm today, Galena was once the busiest shipping port North of St. Louis and the Wealthiest city on the Mississippi River. In it's early years, Galena was the largest city in Illinois. |
| For reservations & availability please call: 815-777-0336 1004 Park Avenue, Galena, Illinois 61036 Copyright 1999-2010 Annie Wiggins Guest House / Bill & Wendy Heiken. All rights reserved. Send email to: annie@anniewiggins.com Last Revised: 5/12/2010 |
| Built in 1846 by Darius Hunkins Mr. Hunkins came to Galena in the 1830's to build the Great Illinois Central Railroad In 1847 Hunkins was awarded the contract to build the Spring Street and Meeker Street Bridges. These were the first Galena bridges to survive the spring flood waters. Anna Hunkins is still legendary for her sense of style and fashion. It was said she requested her husband to build her the bridge so she could shop downtown at will without having to share the ferry with the rough and tumble miners. You too can recapture the Graciousness of life on the River 150 years ago. |
| The dramatic Ionic Columns in the Victorian parlor are a testament to the dignity and success of this early Galena Founder. |
| Welcome to Annie's Parlor Enjoy a glass of cognac as you peruse the extensive library, including the Civil War collection. |
| Legend says he built the 2nd and 3rd floors and then raised the house to construct the 1st floor. In 1857 a two story wing was added to accommodate a growing family and six servants. The Dining Room |
| A full breakfast is served each day Fresh seasonal fruits, imaginative entrees, fresh scone, juice, coffee and tea |
| Part of the collection of dishes from the 1830's and 1840'a |
| The dining room and parlor are still graced with original hand carved Italian Marble Fireplaces. |
| Just beyond the house is the forest and the Galena River.... You can while away the afternoon on the veranda, sipping lemonade, and listening to bird song and Katydids. Annie's bed and breakfast offers you plenty of space for relaxing and enjoying the evening on the Veranda, in the garden, in the beautiful parlors, or from the balcony viewing the Galena River and Historic Downtown Galena. |
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