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The Sentinel

If you travel on route 26 south of Polo,IL.,you will see this old water tower rising out of the country off to the east.It is a part of the former Peek Home,an orphanage that was established to care for under-privileged children in the early 1900's.It closed in the 1960's after many years of service and is now a private residence.

 

to read more about George Peek who was part of the family that founded this home..

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Peek

 

more info on the Peek Home,that was established by Frank Peek...

 

articles.chicagotribune.com/1985-06-09/news/8502060326_1_...

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