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23. Commercial
National Bank
(PNC Bank)
301 S.W. Adams Street
This Renaissance
revival style bank was
built in 1925 by Hewitt
and Emerson. The carved
limestone veneers on the
lower levels were meant
to have a heavy massive
presence for the feel of
a stable bank. But if you
walk into the main lobby,
the arched windows,
marble detailing, and
elaborate chandeliers have
a delicate and light feeling.
It is one of Peoria’s most
impressive indoor public
spaces.
Walk down Fulton
Street, past the new Peoria
Riverfront Museum theater, to
Water Street where you will
find…
24. Rock Island Depot
(Martini’s Bar)
212 S.W. Water Street
The Rock Island depot
was built in 1899 when
Peoria had more than
100 passenger trains
arriving and departing
the city every day. The
Renaissance revival
style building has a Lake
Superior sandstone base
that gives rise to some
of the most complex and
interesting brickwork
in the city. Many of the
original metal brackets
and details still exist, but
the eight-story clock tower
that once predominated
over the building was
demolished in 1939.
Walking Tour