Peace of the Past — Local services in Galena

If you looked up the ultimate definition of antique store, this would be it! The owner Bill is personable and appears to care deeply about his shops on Main Street. You can tell by the wonderfully creative and eclectic curation of books and unusual antiques. As a photographer, I found every display masterful - which explains why I took so many photos! The prices are a little high, although not for Galena. Once upon a time, quite a few excellent antique stores on Main Street offered up interesting wares - sadly, the other good ones have disappeared. I hope Bill hangs on for a long time, despite the obvious downturn in...

Looking for vintage books of a certain subject--Peace of the Past came through very well. I found something on Etsy, but I thought I'd try local, and I'm glad I did. Profits stay local, and what I bought was better than what Etsy had to offer. I'll go back for specific product needs. Shop Peace of the Past. If you want vintage, that's the...

Hands down the most fun my wife and I have ever had exploring antique treasures! From the warm welcome to the endless knowledge of the items we were interested in, Bill and his family are the real deal! There is something for everyone, you won’t want to pass...