Tuesday, December 1, 2015

New book on Galena out next week


Courtesy of Galena Gazette

GALENA–The Galena Foundation is starting a new fundraiser in a new way.
The Galena Foundation has partnered with author Phil Aleo, to write a book, “Galena, Illinois–A Timeless Treasure.” This 320-page book is filled with old and new pictures and narrative about Galena. The book will be released in Galena on Dec. 9, and will be available at different venues around town.

An ad in next week’s Gazette will provide specific information as to where the book will be available, and where the author will be available for book signings. 

The Galena Foundation was organized more than 30 years ago by a group wishing to preserve Galena, its heritage and history. The Foundation’s mission is to initiate and/or provide financial support for community projects which preserve, enhance or nurture Galena’s heritage, culture and quality of life. 

The Foundation has recently partnered with the city of Galena and finished work on the accurate restoration of the Galena Train Depot. One of next year’s projects will be working in the restoration of Grant Park. The Foundation is also in the process of registering a total database of Galena’s historic district at ruskinarc.com/galena.

For more information about the work of the Foundation, to purchase a book or to donate to the Foundation, email galenafoundation@gmail.com.

The Foundation has a nine-member board of directors. For more information, visit galenafoundation.org.

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