Awards We've Received
The Foundation strives to lead through example and to achieve exemplary results with each preservation endeavor. Their preservation work has been recognized on both the state and local level.
Richard H. Driehaus
Foundation Preservation Awards
2008 - The Galena Foundation was awarded this prestigious award in the category of Leadership. The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation honors individuals, organizations, projects and programs from across the state of Illinois, whose work demonstrates a commitment to excellence in historic preservation.
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2008 Richard H. Driehaus Award &
Being accepted by Galena Foundation Directors
Being accepted by Galena Foundation Directors
2019 - The City of Galena was awarded this prestigious award in the category of Rehabilitation. The Turner Hall restoration project was begun in 2013 and completed in 2018. The Galena Foundation partnered with the City of Galena, Adam Johnson Architects, and Historian Daryl Watson to create and execute the rehabilitation plans.
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Galena Historic Preservation Award
Each year Galena's Historic Preservation Commission recognizes one outstanding example of historic preservation. The Galena Foundation's accurate restoration of the Old Train Depot won the award in 2013.