Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall (Peoria, Illinois)

The hall was built for a cost of in $22,000 in 1909, which included the cost of the land. It served as a meeting place for veterans of the Civil War. By the 1950s, the Grand Army of the Republic society had disbanded as members died. The building was rededicated in 1979. == Architecture ==

The building is an example of Neoclassicial, Classical Revival, and Beaux-Arts architecture styles. "Greenhut Memorial" was carved into the stone facade by Peoria sculptor Joseph Petarde. Corinthian columns, arched windows, and limestone eagles adorn the exterior. There are six stained glass windows, including one that showcases the GAR emblem. The GAR slogan (“Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty”) is inscribed in the main ballroom. A Civil War mortar from 1862 and a pyramid of cannonballs are featured outside the building. Artwork housed at the GAR Hall include: portraits of Greenhut and his wife, marble bust of General John Logan by Peoria sculptor Fritz Triebel, and other Civil War exhibits. ==Notes==