Rockford Register Republic Jan. 2,1953 Sect. B1
history
Winnebago County Court House 1904
On May 11, 1877, while this court house was still under construction, the central dome collapsed without warning killing ten workman and
seriously injuring ten more. Henry L. Gay, the architect, was ruled responsible because of flaws in his building plans. Nevertheless, the building
was completed in 1878.
In the front central circle can be seen the statue of the soldier who now guards the entrance to Memorial Hall on Wyman Street.
Source: Rockford To-day 1904, The Rockford Morning Star, The Clark Company Press, 1903.
C. F. Henry’s Corner, State & Main Sts.
A Tale of Seven Cities 1986
Source: Rockford Magazine June 1986 Vol.1 No.1
“When Rockford’s First Swedish Settlers Came Here After Long Ocean Voyage” – 1852
Source: Rockford Daily Republic newspaper 9/21/1930 by Herman G. Nelson
“City’s Sons and Daughters Known Across Globe” – 1962 article, 4 pictures
Source: Rockford Morning Star and Rockford Register-Republic “Century Plus 10” Special Edition, March 1962
Famous people from Rockford
“Soft Water Firm Here Was First” – 1962 article
Source: Rockford Morning Star and Rockford Register-Republic “Centennial Plus 10” Special Edition, March 1962
“Olson Mortuary Started in 1888” – 1962 article
Source: Rockford Morning Star and Rockford Register-Republic “Centennial Plus 10” Special Edition, March 1962
“History of home rule” in Rockford – 4/14/1983
Source: Rockford Register Star April 14, 1983
Lindsay Building
1024 South Main Street, built in 1905
Former Socialist Party meeting hall
Listed on Illinois Historic Landmarks Survey
Rockfordiana-Historic House and Landmarks-3 (pg 43)
Source: Rockford Register Star 12/23/1974