5.4K views · 34 reactions | Main Street Memories: Peoria in the 1950's takes a peek back into how it was back in the good old days. Relive the golden era of the 50's by watching WTVP Saturday, June 3rd at 7 pm! | WTVP | Facebook

Sound the horn for BU victories! Find out other Bradley memories by watching Main Street Memories: Peoria in the 1950's on WTVP Saturday, June 3rd at 7 pm! | WTVP

In the late 1950’s and early 1960’s Peoria was on the precipice of major change and growth. The Murray Baker Bridge had just been dedicated and Peoria was preparing to build a new County Courthouse. Peoria was a city that had pledged itself to progress. The 20 minute film Peoria Pledged to Progress was released by the City of Peoria in the early 1960's and was used to promote the forward thinking Peoria of over a half century ago. Peoria Pledged to Progress features many images from Peoria's dow