A Digital Collection of Rockford, Illinois History
Frank M. Smith, wife Bessie, western lands, Masonic Temple
Source: 1907 – 1923 Rockford City Directory
Howard C. Gregory, (Alice) sec. J.L. Clark Mfg. Co.
Source: 1933 & 1935 & 1937 & 1940 Rockford City Directory
Howard C, age 43; Alice J, age 42; Elizabeth A., age 13; Margaret, age 9, Priscilla, age 7; Carl, age 4 1/2
Source: 1930 Federal Census
Carriage House (2009); photo by Tom Powers
Source: Rockford Public Library patron
1926-28 William Walton, Mary H Walton, and Anne B. Walton, music teacher, reside 2116 Harlem blvd
Sourcevof “Mendelssohn Club Artist Concert:” Rockford Morning Star Feb.22, 1931
Source of “Glories of Lilac-time…”: Rockford Morning Star, May 23, 1933
“Local Industrial Leader is Dead” from Rockford Daily Republic 2/12/1930.
1929 Howard C Gregory (wife Laura C.) secretary, J.L.Clark Mfg. Co., resides 2116 Harlem blvd.
1930 – 1942 Miss Anne B. Walton, h 2116 Harlem blvd.
1944 – 53 Walter R. Shafer jr (wife Frances S.) sales manager Smith Oil and Refining. homeowner 2116 Harlem blvd.
1954 – (1957 – didn’t check further yer) Chester J. Braatz, (wife Ruth) vice-president Barber-Colman Co., homeowner 2116 Harlem Blvd.
orange lines indicate property boundaries of 2116 Harlem Blvd., above, from Wingis.org
Photo from street, by Marty Mangas, ca. 1968-1972. Architect Jessie A. Barloga. Commission # 274
Commissioned by William Walton. Built 1926.
For sale May, 2010: $389,000; 4 bedroom, 2.5 baths. Photos above, from realtor.com
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