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      • Memorial Day Spotlights
        • Aaron Sprague Ames
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        • William Henry Hopkins
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        • Walter Mutterer
        • Benjamin Smith Parmeter
        • Harvey (Spud) Schulze
        • Lillian Walker
        • Others
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      • Bridges
      • Floods
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      • 1940 Photos
      • Unknown
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  • Ames-Florida-Stork House
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      • Rockford Walking Tour
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        • Florida Family
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        • Stork Family
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    • The Beginnings
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Lieder’s Grocery Store, Hubert Lieder pictured. Circa 1945

April 1, 2020 //  by RAHS

Lieder’s store was on Main Street and was a weekly visit for me. Here is Hubert Lieder in front of his dad’s store in the late ‘40s or early ‘50s. …

Lieder’s Grocery Store, Hubert Lieder pictured. Circa 1945Read More

Rockford State Bank – 1965 Flood

April 1, 2020 //  by RAHS

In 1965 the Rockford State Bank was located on the corner of Bridge and Mechanic Street. The building is currently the site of ABC Lettering.

Rockford State Bank – 1965 FloodRead More

Downtown Rockford 1953

April 1, 2020 //  by RAHS

Photo of Scheilf’s garage which was located downtown Rockford in 1953. The bar pictured in back was where the Red Vest is now. Photo taken by Nyle Sipe

Downtown Rockford 1953Read More

Rockford Flour and Saw Mills – Circa 1900

April 1, 2020 //  by RAHS

Re-posting a picture published earlier with more details. This is the flour and saw mill that was located on the west side of the river. The woolen mill was on …

Rockford Flour and Saw Mills – Circa 1900Read More

Rockford Woolen Mill July 4th float – Circa 1890

April 1, 2020 //  by RAHS

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 Woolen Mill July 4th float – Circa 1890Read More

Rockford Creamery – Circa 1910

April 1, 2020 //  by RAHS

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 …

Rockford Creamery – Circa 1910Read More

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