Riverboat Excursion Ticket-Peoria to Chillicothe- Aug. 24, 1889

Item

Title

Riverboat Excursion Ticket-Peoria to Chillicothe- Aug. 24, 1889

Description

This is a round trip excursion ticket stub from Peoria to Chillicothe. The front of the ticket stub says "Grey Eagle," but it was a ticket for a riverboat named Rescue. According to the 1889 Peoria city directory, the Rescue was owned by Solomon York of Peoria. On the back it is dated Aug. 24, 1889. The steamer's name, Rescue, is stamped above the date.

According to p. 642 of The Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Peoria County volume 2, "Gray [sic] Eagle" was the name of a steamer that was used by Solomon York prior to acquiring the "Rescue."

Coverage

Peoria, IL
Chillicothe, IL
1889-08-24

Date Submitted

2020-03-28

Identifier

2020-0002

Subject

Illinois River
Excursion
River Boat, Steamer, paddle wheel
Entertainment

Type

image