"This is where I room in Peoria." Note the "X" in the center 2nd floor window. At this address, as early as 1861 and until 1892, lived Michael D. Spurck, who was in business with the James Selby Co., makers of corn planters. Between 1893 and 1896, it was home to Franklyn Erler, brother of photographer Max E. Erler. Starting in about 1897 and as late as 1978, it was a boarding house, with several owners. It was known as "The Kimball" (sign on porch), a boarding house, circa 1913-1915.

POSTCARD: "South Adams St. Viaduct Winter Scene, Peoria, Ill." divided back R-68133 C. E. Wheelock & Co., Peoria, Ill.

POSTCARD: "Parkside Drive, Peoria, Ill." divided back A-7085 Made By The Independent Five & Ten Cent Stores Postmarked 1910

POSTCARD: "Perry Ave., Peoria, Ill." divided back A-7093 Made By The Independent Five & Ten Cent Stores Postmarked 1910

POSTCARD: "323. Randolph Ave. Peoria, Ill. - Manufactured by Curt Teich & Co., Chicago, Ill." undivided back Postmarked 1906

POSTCARD: "Pergola Entrance to Rebecca Place, Peoria, Ill." divided back R-53186 C. W. Wheelock & Co., Peoria, Ill.