Sara Allen Thomas and her husband, Joseph Thomas, moved to the village of Rockford in April 1880. Joseph worked at the Rockford Woolen Mill for sixteen years as a finisher …
Rooftop Ames-Florida-Stork House
Photo from about 1905 taken on the roof of the home where George Florida and his sister Carrie Florida lived on Bridge Street in Rockford, Minnesota. Note the farm buildings …
Emil Schultz 1940
Emil and Verona Schultz farmed 4 miles west of Rockford on the north side of Hwy 55. Emil lost two barns due to storms that destroyed the buildings. The building …
July 4, 1900 Rockford Parade
Sharing a photo taken by William Wallof on July 4th, 1900 in Rockford that is part of the archives included in the Hennepin County Library digital collection. The photographer is …
Herman Mutterer Farm 1920’s
Sleighs were used often in the winter to transport people and products. The Rockford Mercantile Store in Rockford sold sleighs, cutters and buggies to area residents. Pictured are two of …
Bridge Street 1935
View looking west on Bridge Street towards downtown Rockford. The building on the left on the east bank of the Crow River operated as a bar prior to prohibition. Once …