One of the first great aviation events in Illinois was the arrival of a flying contraption known as the Vin Fiz Flyer, which landed in Streator on October 9, 1911 as part of the first transcontinental flight across the United States.
A large . . . — — Map (db m145165) HM
World War II affected every part of American society. Despite the recent Great Depression, the public was very generous and gave all they could to help the US win the war. The massive war effort moved thousands of troops across the country for . . . — — Map (db m185081) HM
The City of Streator wishes to thank artist Gene Davis for his inspiration of the American Heroes Mural for the City Park. Thank You to these donors— AMVETS Post 120 • Streator Firefighters #56 • City of Streator • Doug Patterson • Joe . . . — — Map (db m185338) WM
Clyde William Tombaugh was born near Reading (south of Streator) in 1906. He attended Heenanville Grade School and Streator High School and became interested in astronomy at an early age. In 1922 his family moved to Kansas. He built telescopes and . . . — — Map (db m145184) HM
Streator’s founding father was a noteworthy politician, successful businessman, courageous patriot and remarkable humanitarian. His helping hand, hopeful words, and loving heart were devoted to the service of humanity; his greatest gifts were his . . . — — Map (db m185073) HM
Dedicated to the Soldiers, Sailors, and Patriots of the American Revolutionary War, 1775-1783, whose valor, courage, and love of Freedom secured the blessings of Liberty and Independence for our Nation. October 19, 1997 by Streator Chapter . . . — — Map (db m185099) WM
B. P. O. E. No. 591 The home lodge of George “Honey Boy” Evans America’s Greatest Minstrel "His faults we have written upon the sand, his virtues upon the tablets of Love and Memory." — — Map (db m185152) HM
The Semi-pro Streator Reds have a baseball history dating back to the 1880’s, having played Major League teams in exhibition games. In 1908, the Streator Reds beat the World Champion Chicago Cubs in an exhibition game after the World Series. Born . . . — — Map (db m185122) HM
[south]Dedicated to All area men who fought in the American Civil War [east]In honor of Orion P. Howe youngest recipient of Congressional Medal of Honor [west]In honor of Lyston D. Howe youngest to serve in the Civil . . . — — Map (db m185100) HM WM
”I always wanted to know what’s on the other side of the mountain.” —Clyde Tombaugh A Life of Discovery Clyde Tombaugh's love of astronomy began as a young boy growing up near Streator. At age 24, he became famous for . . . — — Map (db m177433) HM
The first transcontinental flight was completed in 1911 by Cal Rodgers, who learned to fly after only 90 minutes of instruction from Orville Wright. Answering a challenge by William Randolph Hearst to fly cross country in 30 days, Cal was sponsored . . . — — Map (db m185089) HM
Dedicated May 26th 1945 to the over 1200 men and women who served during W.W. II from the Streator land area. It also stands as a reminder that over 80 of those 1200 gave their lives in the defense of this nation and that of other nations so that . . . — — Map (db m186197) WM
