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 Illinios; Peoria is the seat of Peoria County and lies on the Illinois River where it forms Lake Peoria. Located in the states 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 worlds largest distillery; Hiram Walker and Sons; in 1933. Peoria: A Postcard History will allow you to visit "the worlds most beautiful drive;" as proclaimed by President Theodore Roosevelt during his visit to Grand View Drive in an automobile manufactured in Peoria Heights.
#2365493 in eBooks 2005-05-18 2005-05-18File Name: B009CCTSUK
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