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."
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