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      • Past Stories – Tidbits
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      • Floods
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      • 1880 Photos
      • 1890 Photos
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      • Unknown
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  • Ames-Florida-Stork House
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      • Book a Tour
      • Rockford Walking Tour
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        • Ames Family
        • Florida Family
          • Diaries
        • Stork Family
      • About the Collections
    • The Beginnings
  • Get Involved
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July 4, 1900 Rockford Parade

January 31, 2025 //  by Kevin Koehler

Sharing a photo taken by William Wallof on July 4th, 1900 in Rockford that is part of the archives included in the Hennepin County Library digital collection. The photographer is …

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Herman Mutterer Farm 1920’s

January 9, 2025 //  by Kevin Koehler

Sleighs were used often in the winter to transport people and products. The Rockford Mercantile Store in Rockford sold sleighs, cutters and buggies to area residents. Pictured are two of …

Herman Mutterer Farm 1920’sRead More

Bridge Street 1935

December 8, 2024 //  by Kevin Koehler

View looking west on Bridge Street towards downtown Rockford. The building on the left on the east bank of the Crow River operated as a bar prior to prohibition. Once …

Bridge Street 1935Read More

Henry Mack Shoe Store circa 1875

November 13, 2024 //  by Kevin Koehler

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 …

Henry Mack Shoe Store circa 1875Read More

Johnson Brothers Bank circa 1905

November 13, 2024 //  by Kevin Koehler

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 …

Johnson Brothers Bank circa 1905Read More

Peter Miller – Civil War Veteran

June 6, 2024 //  by Kevin Koehler

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 …

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