310 – Peoria Street, Peru, Il.
Peoria Landmark #310
Josh says: No where in Peoria, IL!
Scio says: Maybe Peoria street in LaSalle-Peru, IL?
I says: You’re both right.
Not being sure what to write about, I looked up the name Hoerner. Turns out Henry Hoerner was the owner of the Star Union Beer Company which after the repeal of prohibition became one of the largest breweries in Illinois.
I also found this small article which I think is interesting.
“Star Model beer was sold in every bar in Minonk years ago. The beer was made in Peru, Illinois by the Star Union Brewing Company. The company brewed beer from 1893 until it was shut down in 1966.
While there was some debate on the quality of the beer, many beer drinkers wouldn’t drink anything else. Many of the old timers would come up to Joe Copp’s tavern (now the Alley Saloon) at 8:00 in the morning for their morning boost. Joe would line up 5 warm bottles of beer for one individual in particular who would swoosh them down one by one and then go home for the rest of the day.”
August 25th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
No where in Peoria, IL!
August 26th, 2009 at 10:17 am
I was going to say Peoria street at Washington Square in Washington, IL… but I don’t think there’s a building like that there. Maybe Peoria street in LaSalle-Peru, IL?
October 6th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
I live in Peru, Il. and that is where this building is located. Fourth and Peoria st.