Peru has many homes that were built in the 1800s and early 1900s. We will post information about these homes on this page as we research and explore their rich history.
Historic American Building Surveys in Peru, Illinois
Check our the Historic American Building Surveys (HABS) prepared in the 1980s.
Check out our Historic Home Research Guide to learn how to research the history of your own home!
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The House That Lumber Built: Uncovering the Zimmerman Legacy at 4th and West
The 12-Year-Old Apprentice: A Life Built on Industry Long before he was a titan of local commerce, Christian Zimmerman Jr. was a boy learning the “judicious training” of his father. One of nine children in a bustling 19th-century household, Christian Jr. was required to develop a sense of responsibility early. While a modern middle-schooler is…
