John C. Proctor Recreation Center, Peoria

Name: John C. Proctor Recreation Center
Address: Peoria, United States

#58 among attractions in Peoria

Museum, Sport venue, Sport

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The John C. Proctor Recreation Center was constructed in Peoria, Illinois, United States in 1913. The Classical Revival center was built per the provisions of its founders will, John C. Proctor. It was designed by Hewitt & Emerson. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 6, 1979. ()

Built: 1913 (111 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 40°41'7"N, 89°36'58"W

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South Peoria (New Town)Peoria United States

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John C. Proctor Recreation Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dozer Park, Peoria City Hall, Pettengill–Morron House, Cedar Street Bridge.

1 miE
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Dozer Park, Peoria
25 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.
1.3 miNE
City hall, Neo-renaissance architecture
Peoria City Hall, Peoria
34 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.
0.7 miN
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Pettengill–Morron House, Peoria
17 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 miSE
Bridge
Cedar Street Bridge, Peoria
27 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.
1.2 miNE
Church, Greek Revival architecture
Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Peoria
30 min walk • The Cumberland Presbyterian Church, also known as the Peoria Musicians Club, is the oldest standing church building in Peoria, Illinois, United States. The church was constructed in 1856 as the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
1 miNE
Archaeological site
Peoria Mineral Springs, Peoria
25 min walk • Peoria Mineral Springs is 14,500-year-old natural spring in the city of Peoria, Illinois, United States. The site, also known as Spring Hill, is located on a hillside on the historic West Bluff.
~1770 ftS
Library
Lincoln Branch Peoria Public Library, Peoria
9 min walk • The Lincoln Branch Peoria Public Library is a Carnegie library located at 1312 West Lincoln Avenue in Peoria, Illinois. Built in 1910, the building served as the first dedicated library building on Peoria's South Side.
0.8 miN
40°41'49"N • 89°37'0"W
Cullom-Davis Library - Bradley University, Peoria
21 min walk • Library
0.4 miNW
Neighbourhood
West Bluff Historic District, Peoria
12 min walk • The West Bluff Historic District is one of three Registered Historic Districts in the Peoria County, Illinois, city of Peoria. The district is mostly residential and is an example of the opulence once enjoyed by the upper class in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
0.8 miN
Universities and schools
Bradley University, Peoria
22 min walk • Bradley University is a private university in Peoria, Illinois. Founded in 1897, Bradley University enrolls 5,400 students who are pursuing degrees in more than 100 undergraduate programs and more than 30 graduate programs in five colleges.
1 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Renaissance Coliseum, Peoria
25 min walk • Renaissance Coliseum is a multi-purpose athletic facility at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. Renaissance Coliseum was originally intended to be completed in 2009, but construction delays pushed back the opening to the 2010–11 academic year.

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Nearby attractions include Lincoln Branch Peoria Public Library, Peoria (9 min walk), West Bluff Historic District, Peoria (12 min walk), Pettengill–Morron House, Peoria (17 min walk), Cullom-Davis Library - Bradley University, Peoria (21 min walk).

John C. Proctor Recreation Center, Peoria

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John C. Proctor Recreation Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Which popular attractions are close to John C. Proctor Recreation Center?