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George's Shoeshine & Hatters

101 SW Adams St # 101, Peoria, IL 61602

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Owner, George Manias established his shoe shine business at only 15 years old. Learning the craft in 1946, George opened his first shop in 1951.

At 92 years of age, he still shine shoes and was recently honored the Peoria Historical Society's 2023 Henri de Toni Award.

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Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair

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