The Rockford Creamery was among the top in the state in the early 1900’s. Their butter was sold in many states including New York. Pictured is a butter carton courtesy …
D. R. Thompson Sales Brochure – Stevens Guns
A rare advertising brochure from D.R. Thompson’s store in Rockford. Stevens first started making rifles in 1880. By 1892 they had produced over 3.5 million rifles. The Crack Shot model …
Midland Lumber & Coal Company
It was common for homes in Rockford to use coal for heating prior to 1940. In September of 1921 there were listed two retailers of coal in Rockford which had …
D.R. Thompson Pocket Book
One of the earliest successful businessmen in Rockford was Daniel R. “D.R.” Thompson. He was born in Greenfield in 1860. In 1909 he had a 50′ X 70′ General store …