158 – Sonar Tide
May 4th, 2007
Sonar Tide, designed by architect Ronald Bladen (1918-1988) who is considered a “father of minimalism” [New York Magazine]
A joint venture between the Junior League of Peoria and the Civic Center Authority, “sonar tide” was commissioned in 1983.
It is 51 foot 9 in long, 26 ft high, 4 ft wide and weighs 14 ton.
It also holds the distinction of being voted 2005’s #1 biggest Peoria eyesore by readers of the River City Times.
