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Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Peoria, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member KG1960
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
Reviewed By: Groundspeak Regular Member showbizkid
Views: 41
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.

Date Installed or Dedicated: 10/06/1899

Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: Ladies Memorial Day Association

Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Union

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