Name This Peoria Landmark

Peoria Landmark #322

Deacon Cemetery. Located in Tazewell county about halfway between Groveland and Morton on Queenswood Rd.

Anyone notice the problem with the sign? The word Cemetery is spelled wrong. Oops.

Peoria Landmark #323

Peoria Landmark #321

Plaque on the side of this building at the Peoria Waterworks reads:

The Main Well House was built in 1890. The small metal detail which still remains at the peak of the roof was the only ornament allowed for this building by its designer. The roof itself was originally a true cone. The brick pilasters reflect the point of support for the steel beams inside used as hoists for removing well equipment when necessary. The above ground structure covers a 34 foot diameter, 3 foot think brick cylinder which extends 45 feet deep in order to tap the water bearing aquifer below.

Peoria Landmark #320

Nacho: “Is this the covered bridge in the North Pekin Park?”

Why yes it is – but I’m kicking myself because I didn’t write down the name of the park. Anyone? Anyone?

Michael: “I’m not sure but is it Morrissey Park?”

I’m quite certain that is correct; it is located on the Illinois River side of Rte 29 in N. Pekin. I couldn’t find much information other than a few Village Board minutes and one article in the Journal Star archives (accessible via the Peoria Public Library’s website) describing some improvements being made.

Peoria Landmark #319

Yes, this is also on Wesley Road, just to the south of I-474’s Shade Lohman Bridge. Your guess as to what the pipeline carries, why and where is as good as mine.

Peoria Landmark #318

Josh says: “The Creve Coeur side of the river on Wesley Rd. The barges you see are barges that are being parked there and “rent” the space from the adjacent land owner.”

This photo was taken just south of Captain Ron’s, facing north. The photo below was taken just to the north of Captain Ron’s, facing south. The sign reads “Restricted Access Area. Authorized Personnel Only. Unauthorized Entry Constitutes a Breach of Security. ADM.”

Also, Anonymous is correct that “Their is a repair facility just past Captain Ron’s.”  It is just to the north, on the Creve Coeur side of the river.

Peoria Landmark #317

726 Main St. Currently houses Margie’s Cleaners.