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 …
Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian Church was one of the first organized church bodies in Rockford with Rev. James H. Hunter serving the congregation from 1863 – 1870. His salary for the first …
1952 Rockford Flood
While the 1965 flood was the highest on record, the flood of 1952 flood also displaced many residents and caused significant flooding. Travel by boat was common, as many residents …
Rockford Train Depot
A haunting image of the Rockford train depot on the north side of the tracks, just east of the Crow River. Today DiversiFoam’s parking lot would come close to the …
Schroeder Lutheran Church
Most of Rockford’s earliest settles were of English ancestry. German immigrants began coming with greater frequency about 1870. Once settled into their homesteads; German settlers looked for a place of …
Annual Rockford Area Historical Society Quilt Raffle
Hand crafted quilt made by supporters of Rockford Area Historical Society. Limited tickets are available, please contact one of the board of directors for tickets or email storkhouse@cityofrockford.org for more information.
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