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‘Von Deutschland nach Pekin’: Pekin’s German heritage

Among the special events of Pekin’s Bicentennial last year was the first-ever German Frühlingfest (Springfest)...

Pekin Public Library exhibits mementos of its past

As a part of the ongoing celebration of is 125th anniversary, the Pekin Public...

Looking back over 155 years of Pekin library history

By Jared Olar Library Assistant This month the Pekin Public Library marks an important...

William Gaither, Tazewell County treasurer

This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column that first...

The Pekin Public Library’s early history: A glimpse inside a time capsule

This is a reprint of a “From the Local History Room” column that first...

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