This site is dedicated to Alfred W "Alfie" Mueller, a life long resident of Galena, Illinois. Alfie was born September 10, 1909, and lived for 95 years until passing away on October 5, 2004.

Throughout his life, Alfie is said to have collected tens of thousands of photographs, lithographs and tin-types documenting Galena's great history.  "I want my photographs to stay in Galena....  I want people like you to be able to go to my pictures like they go to the library, and not have to pay."

It is our wish that someday Alfie's dream comes true and his collection is on display for all to see.  In the meantime, we have this smaller collection to enjoy and memorialize.  Thank you for visiting!