The Grand Tour of Homes is proud to present some of Peoria’s fine historical and architectural heritage on the 2013 Grand Tour. On Sunday, May 19h 2013, from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. the general public is invited to tour seven West Bluff homes and the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Hall on Hamilton Blvd. The homes will be beautifully decorated by local florists. For thirty years the Grand Tour has had the privilege of highlighting these treasures and sharing them with the community.

The West Bluff began in the mid-1800, when stately mansions were built by Peoria’s most prominent citizens and lined High-Wine Street, Moss Avenue and Randolph Ave. Today the area includes Bradley Park, Bradley University and ten neighborhoods: Armstrong-Ellis, Arbor District, Columbia Terrace North, Cottage District, Orchard District, High-Wine, Uplands, Moss-Bradley, Randolph-Roanoke and University East.

Funds raised from the tour are used to beautify the West Bluff, Ticket donations are $12 in advance and $15 the day of the Tour, and tickets can be purchased from the following participating businesses: Sterling Flower Shoppe, Peoria. Marilyn’s Bow-K, Bartonville. Geirs Flowers, West Peoria. Gregg Florist, Peoria. All in Bloom, Washington. Michele’s Floral, Peoria Heights. Haddads downtown restaurant Main Street Peoria, The Old Hair Shoppe West Peoria. Fred’s shoe repair Peoria. Relics on Adams Street, Peoria. Rhythm Kitchen SW Water Street, Peoria. Random Apparel Main Street and Junction City Peoria.

Tickets also available from committee members, for more information please call Kathleen (above), LaDonna Bobbitt (309)672-1831, or committee member Connie Wright (309)674-2330

The Grand Tour, an Illinois nonprofit corporation