Peoria Collection

Map of Illinois 1889
Indiana Educational Series The Complete Geography - Indianapolis 1889

C. I. O. Victory Party
Peoria, Illinois: April 9, 1937 Wives of Caterpillar Tractor Company employees celebrate after the company and C.I.O. leaders resolved the ongoing strike

Kee-mo-ra-nia, No English, a Dandy, 1830. Creator: George Catlin
Kee-mo-ra-nia, No English, a Dandy, 1830

Three Peoria Indians, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Three Peoria Indians, 1861/1869. Pa-me-cow-e-tah (chief) with Kee-mo-ra-nia (holding magnifier) and Kel-ly (wife of chief) in State of Illinois. 1831

Cessna 310D N6844T (msn 39144) at Peoria Municipal Airport, Illinois. Date: 1960

Peorias and Piankashaws, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Peorias and Piankashaws, 1841. A print from Letters and Notes on the Manners, Customs and Condition of the North American Indians, by Wiley and Putnam, 161 Broadway, New York, 1841

ILLINOIS: TAVERN, 1938. The Busy Bee Tavern in Peoria, Illinois. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, 1938

PARK BENCH, 1938. Old men with canes sitting on a park bench in Peoria, Illinois. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, May 1938

ILLINOIS: STEAMBOAT. Lasalle and Peoria packet boat David Swain, at a landing at Chillicothe, Illinois. Photograph, late 19th century

Greetings from Peoria, Illinois Postcard. ca. 1943, Greetings from Peoria, Illinois Postcard

Steel truss brige over the Illinois River at Peoria

CHIEF PONTIAC (d. 1769). Native American Ottawa Chief. The death of Pontiac in 1769. Colored engraving, 19th century
CHIEF PONTIAC (d.1769). Native American Ottawa Chief. The death of Pontiac in 1769. Colored engraving, 19th century

Secondhand store, Peoria, Illinois. Date 1938 May

Concentrating solar power plant. Heliostat (mirrors with sun-tracking motion) at a concentrating solar power (CSP) plant. CSP plants use heliostats to reflect sunlight

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"Discovering the Rich History of Peoria: From Native American Tribes to Cutting-Edge Technology" Peoria, a city located in Illinois, has a fascinating history that dates back centuries. In 1889, the Map of Illinois showcased Peoria as an important location within the state. Fast forward to more recent times, and we find ourselves at the C. I. O. Victory Party, where celebrations were held for a significant achievement. But let's not forget about the indigenous people who once called this land home. George Catlin's artwork titled "Kee-mo-ra-nia, No English, a Dandy" from 1830 depicts an intriguing character from Peoria's past. Additionally, Catlin captured the essence of three Peoria Indians in his paintings from 1861 and 1869. Moving on to modern advancements, aviation enthusiasts will be intrigued by Cessna 310D N6844T – an aircraft that played its part in shaping Peoria's transportation landscape. Art lovers will appreciate Myers and Co. 's depiction of "Peorias and Piankashaws" in their artwork from 1841. This piece showcases the cultural diversity present within Peoria during that time. In more recent years, NASA hosted a groundbreaking competition involving two teams – Penn State and AI. SpaceFactory – competing to create innovative subscale habitat structures using cutting-edge technology like 3D printing. The event took place at Edwards Center in Illinois between May 1-4, 2019. Witnessing Team AI. SpaceFactory autonomously inserting windows into their printed structure was truly awe-inspiring. Their dedication resulted in nearly complete subscale habitat structures that pushed boundaries and showcased what is possible with advanced techniques. Peoria may have evolved over time but remains deeply rooted in its rich history while embracing technological progressions for a promising future ahead.