Name This Peoria Landmark

Commenter ilstateredbird says this: “It is the old Palisades ballroom. Big Bands would play there many years ago. It is located on Salem School Road in Dunlap.

It was later turned into a horse show ring. It has been undergoing renovation for the last few years. It appears to be on the mend when I was by it last Saturday.”

I have also been told that there was some connection with organized crime at this place. I have no idea if it’s true or not, but it does seem strange to have a ballroom, if that’s truly what it was, literally in the middle of no-where.

If you’re heading to Dunlap, the turn off to this barn is at the bottom of the hill, just before entering town via Route 91.

And to think, I just thought it was a cool looking round barn.

Here’s the view from the sky:

What I know about this barn:

A. It is located at 4530 N. University.

B. It survives in the middle of town.

C. It shares a parking lot with a building that historically no business can survive in. The latest casualty: Underwood’s Furniture Gallery. Previous casualties are Eric’s Great Steaks and Maverick Steak House.

HatTip to Chef Kevin for the suggestion, and thanks to “Katney” for having the first comment and correct answer on post #100.