Ulysses S. Grant Home facts for kids
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Ulysses S. Grant Home
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U.S. Historic district
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 Location in Illinois
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| Location | 511 Bouthillier St., Galena, Illinois |
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| Built | 1859-60 |
| Architect | William Dennison |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| Part of | Galena Historic District (ID69000056) |
| NRHP reference No. | 66000322 |
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| Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966 |
| Designated NHL | December 19, 1960 |
| Designated CP | October 18, 1969 |
The Ulysses S. Grant Home in Galena, Illinois was once the home of Ulysses S. Grant. He was a famous general during the Civil War. Later, he became the 18th president of the United States.
William Dennison designed the house. It was built between 1859 and 1860. People in Galena gave the home to Grant in 1865. This was to thank him for his important service in the war. Since 1904, the house has been kept as a special memorial to Grant.
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Grant's Home: A Look Back
How Grant Got His Home
The house was first built for a person named Alexander J. Jackson. Later, some important local people bought it. One of them was Elihu B. Washburne. They then gave the house to General Grant.
Grant and his family lived here when he was running for president in 1868. They also stayed there sometimes during his time as president. He visited the home for the last time in 1880.
The Style of the House
William Dennison designed the house in the Italianate style. This style was popular for buildings at the time. Italianate homes often have clear, rectangular shapes. They also feature roofs with a gentle slope.
You might see balconies with railings that extend over covered porches. The roof edges, called eaves, often stick out a bit. These features give the house a classic and elegant look.
A Special Historic Place
Visiting the Grant Home
The U.S. Grant Home is on Bouthillier Street. The state of Illinois owns this historic site. A state agency manages it as a historic house museum. The rooms are set up to look like they did in the mid-1860s.
Many of the items inside the house actually belonged to the Grant family. Visitors can learn about Grant's life. This includes his time in the Civil War and his presidency. There is also another building nearby. It has more exhibits about Grant and the history of the home.
Important Recognition
The Grant Home became a National Historic Landmark on December 19, 1960. This means it is a very important historical place in the United States. It was also added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966. This list helps protect important historical sites.
The Grant House is also part of the Galena Historic District. This district was recognized in 1969. It includes over 1,000 other historic buildings.
Images for kids
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The small sitting room.
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The grand sitting room.
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The dining room.
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The kitchen and bathroom.
More Places to Explore
- Elihu Benjamin Washburne House
- Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, an earlier home near St. Louis
- General Grant National Memorial (Grant's tomb)
- Grant Cottage State Historic Site, Mt. McGregor, New York
- Grant Boyhood Home, Georgetown, Ohio
- Grant Birthplace, Point Pleasant, Ohio
- List of residences of presidents of the United States
