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As we continue with our series on the history of the house...
Jared L. Olar
May 4, 2023
As we continue our exploration of the story of the house at...
Jared L. Olar
April 27, 2023
This week we will begin to tell the story of the Reardon...
Jared L. Olar
April 20, 2023
As we continue this week with the history of 405 Willow St.,...
Jared L. Olar
March 23, 2023
This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column...
Jared L. Olar
January 31, 2020
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we conclude our...
Jared L. Olar
February 24, 2017
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
January 17, 2017
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
January 5, 2017
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
December 21, 2016
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
November 30, 2016
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
November 22, 2016
With this post to our Local History Room weblog, we continue our...
Jared L. Olar
November 17, 2016
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.
