Galena

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Galena

Description

This collection contains items related to the history and development of Galena, its residents, businesses and schools. It contains John Bricker Sr's postcard and photograph collection featuring images of Galena and Delaware, Helen Campbell's Slides, the book Welcome to the Village of Galena, written by Doris Bricker, Charlie (C.C.) Bricker's wife. The personal correspondence of David E. Bricker and his son, Charlie (C.C.) Bricker, appears here courtesy of John L. Bricker, son of John Sr. and Shirly Bricker, and A View of Galena, Ohio, Both Past and Present by Floyd Siebert, Adele Dunn and Phyllis Hollifield.

Collection Items

John Bricker Sr.'s Postcard Collection
This scrapbook contains 236 postcards and photographs related to Galena and the city of Delaware. The photographs and postcards were collected and organized by John Bricker, Sr. of Galena, and made available to Community Library by his son, John L.…

David E. Bricker Letters
This is a collection of business letters written by and to David E. Bricker (1848-1922) between the years 1882 and 1917. This collection of letters appears here courtesy of John L. Bricker.

Welcome to the Village of Galena
This book contains a brief history of Galena, OH, as well as information about the construction of the Galena School and the names of graduates from 1886-1966. Old homes, businesses, churches and clubs are also featured.

Bridge Looking East Big Walnut
This postcard shows the image of a bridge that crosses the Big Walnut Creek in Galena, Ohio. Farm buildings can be seen in the background.

If you have more information about this photograph, please contact the library at 740-965-3901 or…

Two Children Posing for a Picture on the Big Walnut Bridge
In this picture, two children are posing for a picture as they cross the Big Walnut Bridge in Galena, Ohio.

If you know the names of these two children, please contact the library at 740-965-3901 or history@yourcl.org.

The Galena Bank
Photograph of the Galena Bank with the date 1906. The road in front of the bank is under construction. Fred Miller and Joe Addams are in front. As of 2022, the building is still standing and is currently operating as a coffee shop. The building is on…

Bank of Galena O
Postcard of the Galena Bank

If you can identify the men on the front steps, please contact the library at 740-965-3901 or history@yourcl.org.

South Side Public Square Galena O.
This is a postcard of the south side of Galena Square. It shows the Galena Bank, The Meat Market, and other local businesses.

If you would like to contribute information about this postcard, please contact the library at 740-965-3901 or…

Photograph of South Side of Galena Square
This is a photograph of the south side of Galena Square. It shows the Galena Bank, The Meat Market, and other local businesses.

If you have any information about this photograph, please contact the library at 740-965-3901 or…

Postcard Showing S.E. Corner of Pub SQ  Galena Ohio
This is a postcard showing the south east corner of the Galena Square. It shows the Galena Bank, the Meat Market, other local businesses, and a horse-drawn carriage.

If you have any information about this photograph, please contact the library at…
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