A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
This week we bring our history of the house at 920 Broadway...
Jared L. Olar
April 10, 2025
In the course of our history of the house at 920 Broadway,...
Jared L. Olar
April 3, 2025
The next chapter in the story of the house at 920 Broadway...
Jared L. Olar
March 29, 2025
Continuing this week with our series on the history of the house...
Jared L. Olar
March 20, 2025
This week we continue our history of the house at 920 Broadway,...
Jared L. Olar
March 13, 2025
Recently I was asked to research the history of the residential property...
Jared L. Olar
March 6, 2025
This week we will take another look at one of Pekin’s successful...
Jared L. Olar
February 27, 2025
Among Pekin’s most prominent businessmen and community leaders of days gone by...
Jared L. Olar
February 20, 2025
A major milestone in the history of Pekin communications was reached on...
Jared L. Olar
February 13, 2025
Among the many notable people of Pekin’s past were William John Conzelman...
Jared L. Olar
February 5, 2025
The Feb. 2005 issue of the Tazewell County Genealogical & Historical Society’s...
Jared L. Olar
January 30, 2025
Among the many hotels that once served downtown Pekin’s visitors and residents...
Jared L. Olar
January 23, 2025
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Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history. Each article offers a closer look at the community’s past while preserving the local stories and experiences that connect generations.
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