May 2021 Peoria NV Issue
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 […]
Remembering Childhood Summers
By Sandra Dempsey Post Spell out the word V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N, and many baby boomers remember lyrics about “Put away the books, we’re out of school; The weather’s warm but we’ll play it cool; We’re on vacation, havin’ lots of fun.” Connie Francis introduced the popular song that went to #9 in the USA in 1962. It […]
Hand Crafted Greetings & Wishes
By Sandra Dempsey Post Hallmark Cards are known for their advertising slogan, “When you care enough to send the very best,” which was introduced in 1944. Ed Goodman, a Hallmark sales and marketing executive jotted down his thoughts, explaining what Hallmark stood for—”caring, quality, the best.” It’s a slogan that lives on and has served the company […]
Brandon Wood Retirement Center — Like an Oak
By Alexander Germanis Gracing nearly every state in the nation stands the stately oak tree. A symbol of strength, majesty, and endurance, the oak is even recognized as the official national tree of the United States. The reasons for this are myriad. The oak provides shade and prevents erosion. Its leaves have anti-carcinogenic properties and […]
