Peoria Civic Center
The exterior of the Peoria Civic Center is a lovely tribute to modern
architecture while reflecting the historic beauty of downtown Peoria. In 1983,
the Civic Center Authority commissioned American artist Ronald Bladen to design
a large sculpture for the main entrance. "Sonar Tide" is 26 feet high, 51 feet
long, and four feet deep. The 16-ton, cantilevered sculpture bends and twists
toward the Civic Center buildings
