John C. Proctor Recreation Center

John C. Proctor Recreation Center
Location: Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA
Built: 1913
Architect: Hewett & Emerson[1]
Architectural style: Classical Revival
NRHP Reference#: 79000860
Added to NRHP: September 6, 1979[2]

The John C. Proctor Recreation Center was constructed in Peoria, Illinois, United States in 1913. The Classical Revival center was built per the provisions of its founders will, John C. Proctor.[1] The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 6, 1979.[2]

The building is a facility operated by the Peoria Parks District. Facilities include a swimming pool, two gymnasiums, an auditorium, outdoor basketball courts, a playground, and the African American Hall of Fame Museum.

Notes

  1. ^ a b "John C. Proctor Recreation Center," (PDF), National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, HAARGIS Database. Retrieved 14 April 2007.
  2. ^ a b National Register Information System Database, National Register of Historic Places. Retrieved 23 January 2007.

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