Peoria Labor Temple

Downtown Peoria’s historic Labor Temple building is being demolished, making way for the complete renovation of the Salvation Army campus, including construction of a new two-story men’s shelter.

The Salvation Army wants to tweak the location of its proposed new downtown Peoria men's shelter, so the current shelter can remain open while construction is ongoing.

The Salvation Army is looking to replace its men’s shelter with a new building, a move which would see the demolition of the recently acquired Peoria Labor Temple.

The building serving as the headquarters of Central Illinois organized labor for nearly a century is now up for sale.

Those gathered at the Peoria Labor Temple this morning honored the life and work of former IBEW Local 34 Business Manager Mark Ayers. Unity Hall at The…