A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
In prior posts here at “From the History Room” we have recalled...
Jared L. Olar
September 23, 2021
Once upon a time, back in the Age of the Mississippi River...
Jared L. Olar
November 9, 2018
Last month we learned the name of the riverboat whose deckhands went...
Jared L. Olar
October 20, 2017
From the Archives
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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Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history.
