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250 years in the making and it’s all happening right here in Peoria! 🇺🇸✨ We just checked out the America250 exhibitions at the Peoria Riverfront Museum and wow—standing inches away from an original 1776 Declaration of Independence and MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech is a total core memory. Whether you’re a history buff or just looking for an inspiring weekend plan, this is the place to be. 📍 Peoria Riverfront Museum

250 years in the making and it’s all happening right here in Peoria! 🇺🇸✨ We just checked out the America250 exhibitions at the Peoria Riverfront Museum and wow—standing inches away from an original 1776 Declaration of Independence and MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech is a total core memory. Whether you’re a history buff or just looking for an inspiring weekend plan, this is the place to be. 📍 Peoria Riverfront Museum

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Millions of barrels of beer: Pabst brewing's long history in Peoria

Millions of barrels of beer: Pabst brewing's long history in Peoria

'Hidden Peoria' to showcase city's unique architectural history

'Hidden Peoria' to showcase city's unique architectural history

'Hidden Peoria' to showcase city's unique architectural history

'Hidden Peoria' to showcase city's unique architectural history

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Peoria’s oldest home offers a window into the city’s early history

Peoria’s oldest home offers a window into the city’s early history

Peoria opens historic 1897 time capsule, revealing a glimpse into the city’s past

Peoria opens historic 1897 time capsule, revealing a glimpse into the city’s past

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Peoria opens historic 1897 time capsule, revealing a glimpse into the city’s past

Peoria opens historic 1897 time capsule, revealing a glimpse into the city’s past

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Peoria's Playground: A History of the Peoria Park District

Old Images of Peoria, Illinois

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American History TV in Peoria, Illinois

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The Peoria Historical Society Annual History Bus Tours run throughout the summer and through October featuring the following Peoria history topics: Roll Out the Barrel, Naughty to Nice, River City, Grandview Drive & Springdale Cemetery, Abraham Lincoln & the Civil War, The Art & Architecure & Haunted Peoria. Tours take place on Fridays & Saturdays featuring specific tours each month. Tickets are $15 for each tour and are available at the PHS Office (located at 611 SW Washington Street in Peoria)

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Check out the City of Peoria produced documentary “Flash Point: The History of Peoria Fire-Medical Department.” This documentary takes viewers on a nostalgic journey, from the humble beginnings of Peoria’s Volunteer Fire Department to improvements in firefighting technology and the evolution to the world-class public safety organization it is today. Current Peoria Fire Chief Gary Bernard and eight retired volunteer firefighters share memories of the rise of the Peoria Fire-Medical Department. |

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Local History & Genealogy - Peoria Public Library

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The Peoria Historical Society annual History Bus Tours run throughout the summer and through October featuring the following Peoria history topics: Roll Out the Barrel, Naughty to Nice, River City, Grandview Drive & Springdale Cemetery, Abraham Lincoln & the Civil War & Haunted Peoria. Tours take place on Fridays & Saturdays featuring specific tours each month. Tickets are $15 for each tour and are available at the PHS Office (located at 611 SW Washington Street in Peoria), by calling 309-674-19

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"Hunter's Lunch" on Perry Avenue in Peoria Through the Years History of "Hunter's Lunch" : "After moving to Peoria, IL in 1924, Levi Hunter started “Hunter’s Lunch” with only a popcorn wagon that he brought with him from his hometown of Quincy, IL. Hunter's Lunch was on Perry Street and famous for the chili dogs and greasy popcorn. Hunter's was a very popular joint with the night crowd serving delicious tenderloins, chili dogs and popcorn." https://www.facebook.com/groups/hunterslunch | Peoria P

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"The site of old Peoria. A European settlement in the Illinois Country was established by the French at or near this place in the winter of 1691 - '92." | Peoria Public Library - Local History Collection

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Peoria settlement sacked, burned during War of 1812

The history and mystery surrounding Peoria State Hospital in Bartonville

Peoria Historical Society studying the rise and fall of Southtown

Chimps, arson and the birth of splatter films: Rise and fall of Peoria drive-in theaters

In the late 1950’s and early 1960’s Peoria was on the precipice of major change and growth. The Murray Baker Bridge had just been dedicated and Peoria was preparing to build a new County Courthouse. Peoria was a city that had pledged itself to progress. The 20 minute film Peoria Pledged to Progress was released by the City of Peoria in the early 1960's and was used to promote the forward thinking Peoria of over a half century ago. Peoria Pledged to Progress features many images from Peoria's dow

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The glory days of Downtown Peoria

Instead of McDonalds, Peoria had Sandy's in the 1950s. How the fast-food chain started

From farms to foundations: Peoria’s legacy was built on hard work and whiskey

Remembering your favorite retro retailers in Peoria: Bergner's, K's, Ben Franklin and more

Building HH in East Peoria is a historic Caterpillar facility

“Spirit of Peoria” leaves its namesake for the final time

Historic Peoria Warehouse District building one step closer to becoming residential units

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