Harms Florist will soon be moving in to the Oberlander building located at the intersection of McClure and University streets in Peoria.
I spent several years living on the second floor of the Oberlander building and remember it fondly. The apartments have high ceilings, tall windows, fireplaces and very thick walls.
There was a furniture store in the building at one time. I want to say it was Underwoods, and that they lived on the upper floor. The father of a friend of mine went to the school next door and I seem to recall him saying it was originally a grocery store.
In 1968, Underwood Furniture Galleries is listed as occupying the building at 2417 N. University. I will see if I can find anything to support a grocery store being there.
Well, I am GLAD to see a local business staying in central Peoria. Kudos to Harm's florist.
ReplyDeleteWhat was originally in that building? Was there a furniture store there?
ReplyDeleteThere was a furniture store in the building at one time. I want to say it was Underwoods, and that they lived on the upper floor.
ReplyDeleteThe father of a friend of mine went to the school next door and I seem to recall him saying it was originally a grocery store.
I wonder why they are moving from the beautiful house they are in currently!
ReplyDeleteIn 1968, Underwood Furniture Galleries is listed as occupying the building at 2417 N. University.
ReplyDeleteI will see if I can find anything to support a grocery store being there.