1955 photo of the Rockford House. Note there is no bowling yet. Doc Torblaa was the owner and the whole family lived upstairs. A tornado came through and damaged the …
Rockford House Postcard circa 1960
The Rockford house circa 1960. Eight lanes for bowling, full bar and dining. The two cars by the sign are 1959 yellow and white Ford, the turquoise Mercury is 1956. …
Miller Time: Rockford Style
Rock Island, Ill[inois] Sat[urday] Dec[ember] 3, 1887 Dear George, The other night I went to bed the lamp was on the stand Will came in, and shouted, called Jess, and …