Source: Swanson, Don. Rockford (Images of America). Charleston, S.C. : Arcadia, c2012. Page 19.
Downtown Rockford
On the Waterfront photos: walking on bridge, equipment checks – 2012
Source: Rockford Register Star 9/1/2012
Federal Court House 2011
Source: The Rock River Times Nov 2-8, 2011 Vol. 19 No. 2
Joe Marino, statue – 7/5/2010
Source: Rockford Register Star 7/5/2010
formerly known as Waterside Park was renamed Joe Marino Park, July 4, 2010
Organized Independence Day Celebrations for 47 years
The statue was sculpted by David Seagraves and paid for by Friends of Joe Marino
“Coming downtown?” model – 1977
Source: Rockford Register-Republic 3/31/1977
and also Rockfordiana: Municipal Centers – 1, page 104
“Strolly moly!” – “Stroll on State” 2017
Source: Rockford Register-Star. Dec. 14. 2017; article by Rebecca Rose
Source for numbers: Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
City Market – 2012
Source: Rockford Register Star 8/31/2012
Downtown Rockford – Planning, 1979
Brochure promoting what downtown could become; 1979
Source: Stan Campbell, www.facebook.com
Ingersoll Building – Larson and Darby
Source: Rock River Times Feb. 13-19, 2013, Vol. 20, No. 17
Downtown Rockford, 1940’s – B & W footage
Tall building in center of opening screen is the Rockford Register Star building. The following buildings are also in the video: Standard Service Station (possibly Bliss Standard at 201 N. Church St.), the Faust Hotel, the Carnegie Rockford Public Library with Dome (1.46 on the film timer), Ziozk/Amerock Building, Brown Building, Gas and Electric Building, Hotel Nelson.