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Real Name: Rich
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Peoria - A Town of Firsts for me

by riorich55 - last update: May 1, 2009

A Diamond in the Sky

Looking at Peoria from across the Illinois River
A unique description I heard about Peoria last week at a funeral for one of my wife's uncles. After WW II "Uncle Ralph" was returning home to Peoria after 4 long years away from home fighting for George Patton. As he was rounding the bend on the bluff road leading into town and caught a glimpse of his hometown these were his first thoughts about Peoria. Almost 25 years later as I was coming to visit the college campus that was to be my home for the next 4 years there in the valley across the Illinois River was my first glimpse of Peoria. I was sold on the city at first glance.
My First Apartment on Moss

My First Apartment

After 4 years of living on campus as a Resident Advisor at Bradley University, I took my first job in Peoria selling computers and moved into my first apartment which was on the 2nd floor of this architectural gem on Moss Avenue only a few blocks from campus. It even came with a working fireplace.
My First Home on Hamilton

My First Home

My wife, who graduated from Bradley a year after I did, and I bought our first home a year after we got married in the north edge of town near Expo Gardens. The house came with a pool and a built in bar in the den. Wow!!

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Pros:"Met my wife at Bradley University, State Basketball Tournament"
Cons:"Too Many Check to Cash Stores"
In A Nutshell:"A Lot of Memories"
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Restaurants
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Hotels & Accommodations
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NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
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TransportationLocal Customs
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Packing ListsShopping
 
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Comments for riorich55 about Peoria
jumpingnorman Sun Mar 29, 2009 15:07 UTC
 I think I want to eat at Jimbo Jumbo! Hehehe...I had my first VT Meet last night also in Peoria -- but here in Arizona! We had fun, Norman :) === also, they probably got that gargoyle from Notre Dame! lol
mikelisaanna Tue Oct 21, 2008 06:12 UTC
 Glad to see smaller cities in the Midwest getting some coverage on VT! Welcome aboard.
BillNJ Sun Mar 23, 2008 16:59 UTC
 Hi Rich, Nice page on Peoria. Was there one day in 1991 -- and strolled part of the Bradley campus. Seems like a nice town. Best regards from New Jersey, Bill

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