Cars We Remember 1965 Mustang GT350 Tribute: Rare, Beautiful, and Rust Free
By Greg Zyla (Author note: I’ve received several letters recently from readers inquiring about 1965 Mustang GTs, so I contacted a friend, Scott Shipman, who has a beautiful example and here’s the letter and photos he sent). Greg, my 1965 Fastback Mustang GT is a factory original GT with a fold down rear seat. Most […]
Want to Share a Life Experience With Others? 8 Steps to Writing a Great Memoir
By Kimberly Blaker Everyone who has ever lived has a story to tell. As you approach mid to later life, you may find yourself reflecting on your past. Perhaps you realize you’ve lived through significant or relatable events, experiences, choices, and changes that would be fascinating or helpful to others. This is what leads many […]
Peoria Historical Society Guided Walking Tours
Peoria Historical Society will offer guided walking tours in historic neighborhoods, Springdale Cemetery, and other places of historical interest this summer and fall. Tours will be from 9:30-11 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The schedule for June is: June 4 – “Grand Glen Oak Avenue” with Beth Johnson. Meet at John C. Flanagan House Museum, 942 […]
The Uplands Neighborhood in Peoria
By Beth Johnson, Peoria Historical Society Tree-lined streets, stately homes, wide sidewalks, and boulevards come to mind when thinking of The Uplands. The neighborhood turns 119 years old this year. The area, first known as the Bradley Farm, was purchased for development by the Briggs Company of Toledo, Ohio, with the stipulation that the Central Railway extend its tracks to the new […]
