It was then purchased by a group of prominent local Republicans (including Elihu B. Washburne), whereupon it was presented to Grant.

Grant and his family lived there during his 1868 presidential campaign and again for a few periods during his presidency and retirement.

Typical of buildings done in that style, the home featured well defined rectangular shapes, a roof with a low pitch, balustraded balconies extending out over covered porches, and projecting eaves.

An adjacent building houses exhibits about Grant and the history of the home.

[1][5] The Grant House also lies within the Galena Historic District, designated in 1969.