318 – Parked Barges on the Illinois River

October 18th, 2009

Peoria Landmark #318

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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.

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140 – Sunken Barge

March 10th, 2007

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Sunken barge, presumedly used to keep the shoreline intact, just behind the Peoria Riverplex.  It appears to have been built by the Calumet Shipyard & Dry Dock Co.

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