The 1965 Flooding of Crow River at Rockford
In 2019 – 2020, RAHS collected memories of the 1965 flooding of the Crow River here in Rockford. The projected was funded by a MN Small Legacy Grant. It’s an enjoyable, and somewhat surprising look at a piece of our history.
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We wish you all a Happy and Healthy New Year! The year 2020 has been challenging to say the least. Here at the Ames-Florida-Stork House, those challenges included eliminating a staff position and, consequently, relying on our volunteer Board of Directors and the Community to help keep our ‘house in order’. Many improvements at the house and on the grounds have been accomplished. This summer the long-awaited exterior painting will happen and an exciting new project is in the works to make the house more visible from the street.
One of our 2021 goals is to increase membership; it is our members and volunteers who are the keys to our success and who take pride in helping to maintain and support this treasured local landmark. This support helps us in our mission of “the collection, preservation and dissemination of the history of the Rockford area”.
Thank you!
RAHS Board of Directors
Kevin Koehler, Bonnie Maue, Annette Tryon, Michelle Bartlett, Glen Hohenstein, Jan Lemmage, Nikki Nute, Jeff Nute and Perry Buffie
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are essential to the Rockford Area Historical Society. Whether you enjoy gardening, working with people, doing research, or are interested in serving on the organization’s Board of Trustees, there are plenty of volunteer options available. The assistance volunteers give allows the Historical Society to provide visitors with an exceptional experience. Opportunities are available weekly, monthly or seasonally.
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Rockford Elementary kids circa 1938
We thank Dee Dee Lieder for donating this picture to the Rockford Area Historical Society. Pictured are: Front row; Everett…
Greehling Saw Mill
East of Rockford in Greenwood township the Greehling family had farmed since the 1860’s. Ed Greehling was born in 1887…
Soo Line derailment Rockford 1917
On August 25th, 1917 at 1:15am westbound Soo Line 1007 freight train was nearing Rockford. At that same time an…
Whitcomb’s General Store
Bruce Whitcomb’s father Marshall and grandparents John and Cornelia moved to Rockford from Redwood Falls in the early 1920’s opening…
Val Imm Dry Goods Store – Circa 1920
Tom Lemmage was able to share this information about the building. “This was a candy store across the street from…
Rockford Village Hall
A big thank you to Jake Kettenacker who donated this postcard of the Rockford Village Hall to the Rockford Area…