Peoria: A Postcard History

by Arcadia Publishing

Overview

Featuring more than 200 vintage postcards, Peoria: A Postcard History captures the changing scenes of the river and downtown Peoria from 1900 to 1950.

One of the largest cities in Illinois, Peoria is the seat of Peoria County and lies on the Illinois River where it forms Lake Peoria. Located in the state's central-farm country, Peoria is a manufacturing center known as the Earth-Moving Equipment Capital of the World. Distilling has also been important in Peoria, which was home to the world's largest distillery, Hiram Walker and Sons, in 1933. Peoria: A Postcard History will allow you to visit the world's most beautiful drive, as proclaimed by President Theodore Roosevelt during his visit to Grand View Drive in an automobile manufactured in Peoria Heights.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738554693
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	09/18/1998
Series:	Postcard History Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Collected and interpreted by Charles and LaDonna Bobbitt, the images in this volume will be a delightful trip down memory lane to those who recall the historic scenes, and will bring an important period of the city's history to life for visitors and members of the younger generation.