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_...
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_...