Garfield not listed in any city directories before 1911 when the first three residents built on the 800 block.
Source: 1916 Rockford City Directory
704 Garfield Ave
704 Garfield Ave.
Source of photo: Jan Carter 10/9/2013
Built for Alfred W. Andrews and wife, Stella, who began living there in 1914. He was a realtor for Knapp, Barnes and Co., and later Asst. Manager at Andrews Wire and Iron Works.
The second owners Wallace and Lizzie Nellis in the 1920’s. He was a Supt. at Thayer Action Co.
Source: City Directories
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