Other Books of Interest

Reading,Writing, and Religion: A Pictorial History of Peoria’s Schools and Churches

This publication is a photographic examination of what was and continues to be one of the greatest influences on our lives as individuals and as a community. The diversity and inspiration of Peoria’s religious organization is coupled with a journey through local schools. Whether you attended Peoria High School or Manuel, Woodruff, Richwoods, Spalding, Bergan or even Bradley University, opening this book brings back the memories. 8-1/2 X 11 inches, 168 pages, hardbound, 300 rare photographs, laminated full-color dust jacket, sewn binding for durability, matte-finished paper for easy reading, classic gold leaf design on cover.

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Peoria Entertainment - A Pictorial History

This publication offers but a sampling of Peoria’s incredible leisure history.

• All aboard! Dive in! Strike up the band! Quiet in the theater! Hey, batter batter, swing! The circus is in town! Hoops and March Madness! It's a great book! This is a side of Peoria guaranteed to please.
• Another book not to be missed by anyone connected with the Peoria community.
• The handsome, digitally designed and colorized dust jacket is very impressive.
• 8-1/2 X 11 inches, 160 pages, hardbound, laminated full-color dust jacket, sewn binding for durability, matte-finished paper for easy reading, classic gold leaf design on cover.

Author: Monica Vest Wheeler is an experienced writer, historical researcher, and historian. In 1994, she authored The Grandest Views, marking the centennial of the Peoria Park District. She has authored three books in the Peoria History Series.