photographed on steps of Church of the Christian Union just after their marriage. Married Janet Ann Milne, daughter Mr. and Mrs. Harry Milne, 2402 Rockton Ave.
First ad in newspaper as Wm. Bradley, Architect and Builder: May 10, 1856, Rockford Weekly Register-Gazette
George Bradley served an apprenticeship at Architect and Builder in Boston, MA in 1850. Source: Death article, January 14, 1898, Rockford Daily Register-Gazette George Bradley came to Rockford in 1855 according to same article, and constructed over 1000 buildings in Rockford by the time of his death in 1898. His business was succeeded by his son, C.W. Bradley, who had been associated with him in architectural and construction work for 14 years.
Built 7 public schools, Wallach’s Block, Stewart Building, First Lutheran Church, First Congregational Church, Tinker Swiss Cottage, and T.D. Robertson residence. Source: Rockford Daily Register-Gazette, Jan. 14, 1898.
Burial in West Side Cemetery (name changed to Greenwood Cemetery).
Source: Rockford Daily Register-Gazette January 14, 1898
“Father of R.K. Welsh Dead” Thomas Welsh of Waukesha, WI died this morning of old age. A native of Scotland, he came to America 1841 and settled near Waukesha.
Source: Photograph from “Rockford Rocked” on www.facebook.com of the 100 and 200 block of No. Main St., not dated
The 200 Block includes the Church of the Christian Union and Memorial Hall. It also includes the Rockford Public Library. The library and Memorial Hall were not built and opened until 1903; this picture is later than 1903.