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was dedicated January 5 to January 7, 1899. At the ceremony, Civil War hero turned mayor Maj. John Warner said, “Chicago has one larger and far more expensive, but gloomy and dark within; while this is lightsome, bright and cheerful in every department.”
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The interior has a marble staircase, ironwork railings, and stained glass windows. An 1889 statue “Love Knows No Caste” by artist Fritz Triebel is visible in the front hall.
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In 1912, a mural was commissioned. The interior mural depicts muses of learning, peace, and medicine along with symbols of the community and its industries.
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During construction, a cornerstone of the building was left open for residents were to drop in personal or historic items that would be sealed inside.
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The Victorian cupola bell tower from the original city hall building is at the peak. The 4,300-lb bell was built in 1865.
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The Flemish Renaissance structure was designed so that any one of its four sides could serve as the front. The exterior is
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was built in 1897 and dedicated in January 1899. The building is still Peoria's city hall.
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In 2017, Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) awarded the City of Peoria the
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Peoria City Hall was designed and built by Reeves and Baillee in 1897 for
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In the 1960s, Peoria City Hall was the site of public speeches by
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National Register of Historic Places in Peoria County, Illinois
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U.S. National Register of Historic Places
City of Peoria Local Historic Landmark

Peoria City Hall is located in Peoria County, Illinois
Peoria, Illinois
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Peoria, Illinois
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Peoria Civic Center
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National Register of Historic Places
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