The town that time forgot

melinda010100 in #hive-125125 • 8 days ago

Galena Illinois is a charming small town at any time of year, but add a fresh snowfall and it turns into a storybook village!

The slogan on their tourist literature is "The town that time forgot"

It was an unexpected event that my kids were unaware of before arriving in town to spend the weekend before Christmas, but here are a couple of photos of people walking the streets dressed in their Christmas pajamas!
It seems there was a holiday onsie pub crawl, and people were going from bar to bar dressed in their festive nightwear! There were drink specials and contests and giveaways at each bar.

This couple came out to discover a flat tire on their car. Who could resist getting a few candid photos of the matching onsie tire changing experience! I am pretty sure they will remember this evening for years to come!

Happy New Year!

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ecoinstats 7 days ago

I'm loving those outfits! They will remember this and if they don't, I will!

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claudio83 8 days ago

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hdez781220 7 days ago

Time might...but beauty didn't forget that town, beautiful pics, Happy new year!!!

melinda010100 7 days ago

Thanks. It is one of my favorite places! Happy new year!
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germanandradeg 7 days ago

Happy 2025 to you and all your beautiful family! 🥳🎉

melinda010100 7 days ago

Same to you, my friend! Peace and prosperity for all of us.

pedrobrito2004 7 days ago

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Happy new year 2025!!

Beautiful town

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rt395 7 days ago

Happy New Year Melinda! Nice little town. With a name like Galena there must be a big miner nearby?

melinda010100 7 days ago

Well before Illinois became a state, Native American tribes (the Sac and Fox) living in the area mined galena ore (lead sulfide), the source of lead. Pioneer settlers also exploited the area’s lead resources, eventually displacing the Native Americans who first mined here. In the 1820s, galena ore became the focus of the first major “mineral rush” in the United States. By the end of the 1820s, the city of Galena rivaled Chicago in size. https://story.illinoisstatemuseum.org/content/galena-ore

Many old mines can still be found all over SW Wisconsin and the northwest corner of Illinois.

rt395 6 days ago

Thanks for the info!

melinda010100 6 days ago

Many miners immigrated here from Cornwall to work the lead mines.

cryptomother 7 days ago

Happy new year and may this New Year bring you endless happiness and prosperity! 🙏💐🎇🎆

dantrin 7 days ago

Happy New Year!

professor.idk 7 days ago

Happy New Year Melinda 🎉 ✨️
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jacey.boldart 7 days ago

What beautiful photos, inside looking out. The valance with the hanging crystals added to the magic.

I love the night out in the holiday pajamas idea. What fun !

Happy New Year !

jlufer 7 days ago

What a charming town, and what beautiful shots dear friend @melinda010100
Happy and prosperous year 2025 that health, beautiful emotions, blessings and prosperity never fail in your home

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thebighigg 7 days ago

What a beautiful town! The flat tire change in the snow, no fun! I love the free roadside service that comes with my insurance. I not as young as I once was! lol

steven-patrick 6 days ago

What a pretty little town with the snow 👍 looks like the couple with the flat had some help so that is good 🙂

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sacra97 6 days ago

What a night to have a flat tire, all the photographs are beautiful, adorable corners of the home and Christmas colors. Happy new year 2025. A hug and coffe

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