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Walters, 26, is an information services librarian at the Rockford Public Library who accepted the challenge of finding one interesting local Black history fact for each day of February to be ...
To be a Rockford landmark, a building, structure, site or object must retain the integrity and spirit of its original design. In addition to this basic requirement, proposed landmark properties must also meet at least one of the following criteria: The building, structure or object predates 1860; or
There's public parking under the 68,000-square-foot library and terraces that would be perfect for yoga or art classes. There is a local history room with a climate-controlled vault to protect ...
In 1884, Rockford established its first city-wide public school district, constructing Rockford Central High School in 1885; following the construction of the high school, the district began construction of brick multi-story multigrade school buildings across the city. The Rockford Female Seminary became the alma mater of Jane Addams in 1881 ...
A task force was created in 1986 to preserve the deteriorating west downtown district. The Chick House was recognized in 1997, the Rockford Morning Star Building in 1999, the William Brown Building in 2000, and the Rockford Elk's Lodge #64 in 2005. On September 5, 2007, the West Downtown Rockford Historic District was recognized as a historic ...
How much do you know about Rockford's Black history? Test your knowledge or learn something new with our local Black history fact of the day. Black History Month: Rockford's Dr. Eric Roberts used ...
Rockford Public Library officials are asking the city of Rockford to split the cost of demolishing a dilapidated building at 227 N. Wyman St. adjacent to the new, $40 million library.
The first bridge in Rockford was built on State Street across the river in 1852; it was the only crossing until 1890. Also that year, the Galena and Chicago Union Railroad reached the east side of Rockford, built along the eastern riverfront, providing economic stimulus. By 1860, the entirety of State Street from the tracks to Second Street was ...