Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall, Peoria

Name: Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall
Address: Peoria, United States

#23 among attractions in Peoria

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The Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall was constructed as a memorial to American Civil War soldiers in Peoria, Illinois, United States in 1909. It was designed by Hewett & Emerson. The Classical Revival hall was dedicated to Joseph B. Greenhut, Captain of Company K, 82nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 13, 1976, and was listed as an example of Beaux-Arts architecture. ()

Built: 1909 (115 years ago)Coordinates: 40°41'40"N, 89°35'23"W

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Downtown PeoriaPeoria United States

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Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dozer Park, Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria City Hall, Spirit of Peoria.

0.6 miSW
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Dozer Park, Peoria
17 min walk • Dozer Park, originally O'Brien Field and formerly Chiefs Stadium, is a baseball field located in downtown Peoria, Illinois. It is the home of the Peoria Chiefs, the High-A Central affiliate of the St.
~1930 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, Observatories and planetariums
Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria
10 min walk • The Peoria Riverfront Museum is a public museum of art, science, history, and technology located on the riverfront in downtown Peoria, Illinois.
~1150 ftSW
City hall, Neo-renaissance architecture
Peoria City Hall, Peoria
6 min walk • Peoria City Hall, located in the United States city of Peoria, Illinois, was designed and built by Reeves and Baillee in 1897 for US$271,500. The city hall was dedicated January 5 to January 7, 1899. The building is still Peoria's city hall and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.4 miSE
Boat tours, Outdoor activities, Tours
Spirit of Peoria, Peoria
11 min walk • Spirit of Peoria is a riverboat that normally runs in the Peoria, Illinois area on the Illinois River watershed. The boat participated in the 2004 Grand Excursion.
~420 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Madison Theatre, Peoria
3 min walk • Madison Theatre is a historic theater in Peoria, Illinois, United States that opened on October 16, 1920, as a silent picture theatre.
~760 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Peace and Harvest, Peoria
4 min walk • Peace and Harvest are two 8-foot tall limestone statues in downtown Peoria, Illinois, United States. The male and female figures represent peace and harvest respectively.
1.2 miW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Pettengill–Morron House, Peoria
30 min walk • The Pettengill–Morron House, or Morron House, is a house located in the American city of Peoria, Illinois. The 1868 mansion was originally built for Moses Pettengill, a hardware store owner who came to Peoria from New Hampshire in 1833. When Pettengill arrived in Peoria there were 150 people, 30 log cabins and three frame houses.
1.3 miS
Bridge
Cedar Street Bridge, Peoria
34 min walk • The Cedar Street Bridge carries Illinois Route 8 and Illinois Route 116 over the Illinois River. The bridge is a steel arch design that rises approximately 70 to 80 feet above the surface of the river.
~1930 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Peoria
10 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception is a cathedral of the Catholic Church located in Peoria, Illinois, United States.
~1670 ftS
40°41'24"N • 89°35'19"W
Caterpillar, Peoria
9 min walk • Museum, Visitor center, Entertainment
0.7 miS
Bridge
Bob Michel Bridge, Peoria
18 min walk • The Bob Michel Bridge carries Illinois Route 40 over the Illinois River 0.75 miles up-river from the Cedar Street Bridge. Illinois 40 terminates at an interchange with Interstate 74 just east of the bridge.

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Nearby attractions include Madison Theatre, Peoria (3 min walk), Downtown Peoria Historic District, Peoria (4 min walk), Peace and Harvest, Peoria (4 min walk), Judge Jacob Gale House, Peoria (5 min walk).