Henry Mack arrived in Rockford prior to 1868 when he purchased a lot on the Mill Block facing Main Street where he opened a shop manufacturing and repairing shoes. At …
Johnson Brothers Bank circa 1905
The Johnson Brother’s store did well, and the brothers (Frank & Chester Johnson) added to their businesses with a meat market, grain dealership, shares in the Rockford Creamery and in …
Peter Miller – Civil War Veteran
Elmwood Cemetery in Rockford, Minnesota is the final resting spot of more than 60 Civil War veterans. There are an additional 180 veterans buried there that served our country during …
Harpo Lemmage’s Gas Station circa 1950
The photo was taken while standing on Main Street looking north towards Bridge Street. The building at an angle to the right was the Texaco gas station owned by Harpo. …
Alfred Sipe farm circa 1920
Threshing at the Alfred Sipe farm which was in Greenfield. Note the youngster in the wagon.
Rockford MN Soo Line service
In the 1930’s and into the mid-late 1940’s Soo Line ran a passenger train that had Rockford as a regular stop. It was affectionately known as “The Dinky”. It was …