There is a lot details about this picture I really find interesting. First, the fact that Rockford was holding July 4th parades in the 1890’s was a sign that Rockford …
Rockford Creamery – Circa 1910
If you leave the Presbyterian church and go down Elm street all the way to the park, and then walked toward the river bank you would be standing where the …
Jefferson Brenner Store – circa 1890
This is the Jefferson Brenner store that was located on Bridge street next to the where the Masonic hall is now. Brenner (a Civil War veteran) was a very successful …
Rockford Woolen Mill – Part 1
In the early 1870’s there was a broom handle factory in Rockford on the east side of the river located just north of the current hwy 55 bridge. By 1875 …
Rockford Woolen Mill – Part 2
During 1881 the Rockford Woolen Mill was still running at maximum capacity. The mill had 7 looms weaving at least 5 different types of material. There was also machinery used …
Rockford Woolen Mill – Part 3
While my research didn’t pinpoint one specific event that resulted in the Rockford Woolen Mill closing, there were several changes that combined most likely lead to the demise of the …