I knew very little about President Hoover. I am quite impressed. He had a difficult childhood as he became an orphan at the age of 9. Not only was he orphaned but he was also separated from his two siblings. He was a graduate of Stanford with a bachelor degree in engineering. He traveled the world many times. He came from humble beginnings but during his lifetime became a very rich man. Many things that "The Great Humanitarian" is famous for occurred after he left office.
Aside from the museum there is also a neighborhood which includes the house where he was born, the blacksmith shop which his dad owned and operated, the school he attended and the Quaker meeting hall.
We then headed to Galena. Took us a little longer than planned as the navigator wasn't smart enough to get us off I-80. Made 2 wrong turns which made for backtracking. Then when we were finally on the right highway, we didn't even know it. Good grief. I'm sure it was the car's GPS, lol. We did finally arrive just in time to check in and get settled before the provided happy hour appetizers and wine. Afterward we walked downtown for a brief look before eating at the Green Tavern located in the Desota Hotel. After supper we returned to our room to enjoy a movies provided by the B&B's DVD library. Last night we watched The Martian.
Below are photos from the day.
James in front of the visitors center. Take note of the photographer in the window. Tee-hee.
The home where Herbert Hoover was born. This is a 2 room house. Hoover had two siblings who were also born there. 5 people in a 2 room house! We thought it looked the same size as a large shed we could have in our backyard.
Selfie in front of Hoover birth place.
A young Hoover worked in his father's blacksmith shop
Where Hoover attended school before moving to Oregon to live with an aunt and uncle
This is an adjustable metal pattern maker, c. 1885-1900
Burial site of Herbert Hoover and wife Lou. Very simple but somehow very elegant.
Lunch at Reid's Beans in West Branch, Iowa. Delicious
This little free library is located just outside the public library in Galena, Illinois. Placed here by the Friends of the Library. What a unique location.
This is the Farmer's Bed and Breakfast where we stayed.
One sees these barn quilts in many different locations including on the B&B where we stayed.
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