Photo postcard, Ice going out, Mar. 28, 1912, Rockford, ILL, donated by David G. Anderson. (The Rockford Morning Star reported on March 30, 1912, that Rockford Office Supply House had cards of the ice going out for sale.)
Rock River
Stronghold Castle
“A New Chapter for Stronghold Castle,” Northwest Quarterly, Cabin Fever, 2019, vol. 16, no.1. William A. Strong, publisher of the Chicago Daily News, purchased 360 acres and built Stronghold Castle in 1928-1929. Mr. Strong died in May 1931. In 1962, after Mrs. Strong died, the Presbytery of Blackhawk of PC (USA) bought the property. The murals in the castle were painted by Russian artist Nicholas Kaissakoff. One of the most popular events is the Olde English Faire, held the first full weekend in October.
Music on the Rock at Burpee Natural History Museum – 2018, Bun E. Carlos
Source: Market Street Press, June 18
June 13: Bun E. Carlos
June 20: Howlin’ Brothers
June 27: Jimmy Thackery and The Drivers
July 11: Nashville-based string band American blues and blue-grass, Kevin Gordon
July 18: Sam Llanas, American singer and acoustic guitarist
VIP reserved chair seating $15 ; lawn seating free to the public
“College Given 5-Acre Wooded River Tract” – 1947 article
Source: Rockford Morning Star 5/4/1947 p. 1
Time to smile and cheer, Waterfront is finally here – 9/1/2011 editorial
Source: Rockford Register Star 9/2/2011
“Good Fellowship Club, Hess Store, Has Picnic Tonight” – 1922
Source: Rockford Daily Register-Gazette, July 20, 1922
Northwest Quarterly Magazine, Spring 2011 – Table of Contents
Source: Northwest Quarterly Magazine, Spring 2011, Vol. 8, No. 1
Cliffbreakers restaurant – 2011
Source: RW; Rockford Woman Magazine, July/August 2011, p. 8
Rockford Ski Broncs hosting national tournament – 2017
Source: Rockford Register Star 8/12/2017
Rock River Eel – 2004
Source: Rockford Register Star June 20, 2004