Historic Landmark Designation For Galena Hospital

A historic Galena structure at the center of a planned resort development has been designated a local historic landmark. The Galena City Council unanimously approved a recommendation from the city’s Historic Preservation Commission to designate Marine Hospital as a local historic landmark. The property owner and developer, David Hooten, applied for the designation, which will subject most proposed changes to the building to review by the commission. The Marine Hospital is part of a planned substantial lodging development, The Parker, for which the City Council recently approved a rezoning request for a planned unit development. The Parker would feature the restoration of the hospital and the eventual construction of more than 100 cottages surrounding it, along with a vineyard, walking trails, a restaurant/event space and other amenities.