This house is located in Galena, Illinois Its address is at 511 Bouthillier Street .  House was built from 1859–1860.  Architect was William Dennison.  Style is Italianate.

     The house was originally built for Alexander J. Jackson.  It was then bought by a group of Republicans and  presented to Ulysses Grant.  He lived there during the presidential campaign of 1868 and periods during presidency and his retirement.

     House features well defined rectangular shape and a roof with a low pitch,and balustrated balcolny.

    It was listed on the National.Register of Historic Places on 10/15/1966