History
Clark Cook, a graduate of The University Of Iowa, and his wife Berniece opened the first United Rentals franchise (Cook Rental) in Illinois at 1910 NE Jefferson Ave in Peoria, Illinois, in 1954. For the first five years, there were no employees. Clark and Berniece operated with change bags that were worn around their waste. It was open 7 days a week, 8am - 6pm Everyday. When Cook Rental was first opened, it started with a $5000 inventory in a 20 ft by 30 ft building. Clark and Berniece rented baby beds, crutches, wheelchairs, lawn mowers and drills. Their party inventory consisted of 2 card tables and 20 folding chairs. Clark's son Mike purchased 3 trailers for rental use when he was 14 years old back in 1958. This was his introduction into the rental business where he worked part-time during high school and late while attending Bradley University from which he graduated in 1966. Mike grew the business from one location into 3. Cook Rental was known for renting trenchers, backhoes, b
Specialties
It is our goal to become your event partner. We want to help ensure that your event goes off as planned. Make Cook Party Rentals part of your event team. Not only do we provide the rental equipment but we also provide a wide range of services to help meet all your needs. Cook Party Rentals is here to make your life easier! Cook Party Rentals offers a wide selection of tent rentals and chair rentals We also offer assorted table rentals. Our rental selection also includes linen and tablecloth rentals. We also offer inflatables and bounce house rentals and concession equipment rentals. We also have dance floor rentals at competitive prices. Cook Party Rentals can help you out for any event. Weddings, formal events and birthday parties are just some of the events we cater to. Cook Party Rentals has you covered. Our friendly staff and seasoned personnel has over 50 years of experience. They will help guarantee that your event is a memorable one. For those services that we don't offer for your event or party, we can direct you to other local businesses. These businesses provide the high quality services your wedding or event may require.