278 – Architectural detail @ Waterfront Place.
Peoria Landmark #278
This interesting architectural detail can be found near the rear entrance to Illinois Antique Center on Commercial street near the corner at Liberty. The physical address is 311 SW Water St and resides in a building originally known as the The Clark Quien & Morse Building. It is now called Waterfront Place.
A Journal Star article dated Dec 3, 2008 says “The Water Street location has been a place to find “stuff” since the building was originally built by the Clark, Quien & Morse Co. in 1904 for wholesale hardware merchandise. Clark’s bargains of the day – circa 1911 – included dynamite that sold for 34 cents a pound, roller skates at $1.50 a pair and a baseball glove for $3.50.”
February 22nd, 2009 at 3:39 pm
What many on the city council would like to do to Gary Sandberg?!?!?
February 22nd, 2009 at 6:31 pm
I like Gary Sandberg!!
Is that a Central Lion?
February 23rd, 2009 at 8:37 am
That is on the alley that runs behind the antique center downtown. I cannot remember the alley name or the building name it is on though…