Wednesday, September 07, 2005

Peoria Riverfront


View of the Riverfront at Peoria, Illinois.
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Spirit of Peoria.
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Spirit of Peoria from the deck at the Landing.
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Peoria Riverfront Visitor's Center.
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Fire Hydrant spewing water across River Front Park.
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Bridge Worker at the Riverfront Marina.
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Peoria Riverfront Marina.
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Murray Baker Bridge and Marina.
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Murray Baker Bridge, Peoria, Illinois. (Previously misidentified as the McCluggage Bridge.)

According to HistoricPeoria.com:
"Thanks to businessman Murray Morrison Baker, Caterpillar is headquartered in Peoria. In 1909, Baker convinced Holt Manufacturing Co. to open a factory here. Holt merged with C.L. Best Gas Tractor Co. in 1925 to become Caterpillar Tractor Company. Baker became vice president and director of sales for the newly formed company and later served on Cat’s board of directors."

Later he had a bridge named after him.
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Train on the Riverfront by the I-74 Bridge Work. This bridge is supposed to be open in 10 days!
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Cat Truck at Caterpillar Headquarters, Peoria.
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