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Pettengill - Mormon House Museum


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The Pettengill-Morron House Museum was built by Moses Pettengill in 1868 in the Second Empire architectural style; the house has 11 rooms. The museum contains a unique collection of decorative arts, fine textiles, antique furniture and silver collections from several Peoria families. In 1900 a colonial revival porch and porte-cochere were added, giving the home a grand Victorian appearance.


Admission: Adults: 4.00 Children: 1.00
Hours: Tours: 2:00 - 4:00 P.M., May through August. or by appointment. Closed major holidays.
Address: 1212 W. Moss Ave.
Phone: 309-674-1921
Our Website:www.peoriahistoricalsociety.org

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