Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Peoria, IL
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N 40° 41.536 W 089° 35.373
16T E 281193 N 4507821
Quick Description: The "Soldiers and Sailors Monument" in Peoria, IL
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 11/26/2006 12:04:38 PM
Waymark Code: WMZRR
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Long Description:
A monument dedicated to the Union soldiers and sailors. The idea
for a monument was conceived in 1892 and in 1893 Fritz Triebel was
contracted to do the sculpture parts of the memorial. F. Treibel
was a native of Peoria, IL, but was working in his studio in Rome,
Italy at the time. The monument was dedicated on October 6, 1899.
This monument is located on the east side of the Peoria County
Courthouse in Peoria, IL. Parking is on street in metered spaces or
in nearby parking decks. The metered spaces are free on weekends
and evenings.