Merit Award · 2026
Peoria Amphitheater
Epstein · Peoria, IL
Overview
The Peoria Riverfront Amphitheater is envisioned as a music performance venue for more than 5,000 people, a year-round public park, and an interactive “Memory Archive”.
Its custom-patterned metal façade can be scanned by digital devices, connecting visitors to artist videos and personal messages, past performances, community stories, photographs, and Peoria’s cultural history. Continually evolving with new content, the amphitheater becomes a living archive and storyteller for the community.
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