Historic Peoria Home Built by Caterpillar Founder Heads for Auction

A historic home in Peoria, Illinois, built by Murray Baker, a noted Peoria businessman who helped establish Caterpillar Inc. in the city, will be auctioned on September 28 after it went into foreclosure.

The property at 1222 W. Moss Ave. has been put up for sale due to foreclosure, with no minimum bid specified.

Baker was a prominent figure in Peoria's history and played a significant role in the establishment of Caterpillar Inc.