Peru Historical Society

Peru Historical Society Meetings: last Tuesday of the month, 6:30 pm at Peru City Hall. North Parking lot entrance.

The Peru Historical Society is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the preservation, research, dissemination, & celebration of the rich history of Peru, Illinois.

Peru, Illinois - Westclox approx. 1945
06/02/2026

Peru, Illinois - Westclox approx. 1945

Peru, Illinois - Original Congregational Church dating back to 1841. Also known at that time as Little Stone Church. Was...
05/27/2026

Peru, Illinois - Original Congregational Church dating back to 1841. Also known at that time as Little Stone Church. Was located on 2nd Street in Peru, Illinois between Peoria and Putnam Streets.

05/27/2026
05/25/2026
Peru Illinois - Peru Old Swing Bridge - Turn key in action. Located at bottom of Putnam Street along Illinois River to S...
05/18/2026

Peru Illinois - Peru Old Swing Bridge - Turn key in action. Located at bottom of Putnam Street along Illinois River to Slough area.

Peru Illinois - Peru Beer Company group photo
05/18/2026

Peru Illinois - Peru Beer Company group photo

Found this list of wages the Illinois Zinc Company paid their employees in 1885. Notice back then "boys" were also worki...
05/16/2026

Found this list of wages the Illinois Zinc Company paid their employees in 1885. Notice back then "boys" were also working there.

Visit us at the Veteran Expo at the TBM Avenger air show at the Peru Airport.
05/15/2026

Visit us at the Veteran Expo at the TBM Avenger air show at the Peru Airport.

Peru, Illinois - Two different views of Peru Liberty 1 Fire Department which once resided on SE corner of 4th and Grant....
05/13/2026

Peru, Illinois - Two different views of Peru Liberty 1 Fire Department which once resided on SE corner of 4th and Grant. Oldest photo (1st) shows Standpipe - (2nd) photo shows standard style water tower. Not sure exact dates of the photos.

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1901 4th Street
Peru, IL
61354

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