Peoria State Hospital: The History Beyond the Ruins
Explore Peoria State Hospital’s history in Bartonville, Illinois, Dr. George Zeller’s reforms, surviving sites and the museum’s guided history tours.
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Explore Peoria State Hospital’s history in Bartonville, Illinois, Dr. George Zeller’s reforms, surviving sites and the museum’s guided history tours.
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