Source: Northwest Quarterly Magazine, Autumn/Holiday 2019, vol.16. no.5
Kate F. O’Connor
“City’s Sons and Daughters Known Across Globe” – 1962 article, 4 pictures
Source: Rockford Morning Star and Rockford Register-Republic “Century Plus 10” Special Edition, March 1962
Famous people from Rockford
Franklin Pl., 1011 Remodel by Jesse Barloga, architect
1011 Franklin Place
Source: Marty Mangas photo ca. 1968-1972 Remodel Commissioned by Clarence Goodwillie
Source of photo: Jan Carter, 2011
Source of photo: Jan Carter, 2011
Some early residents included:
1902: Dr. Wm H. Fitch, wife Catherine; physician, surgeon and oculist, resided 1011 Franklin Pl.
1903-4: Mrs. Florida L. Manny, widow of John, resided 1011 Franklin Place
1905-07: Melancthon S. Brown, wife Ednah T., secretary and treasurer D J Stewart & Co., resided 1011 Franklin Pl
1908-1912 Kate F. O’Connor; Real Estate, Loans & Insurance, Pension Attorney and Notary Public, res 1011 Franklin Pl
1914: John W. Kizer, wife Louise, secretary and treasurer Emerson -Brantingham Co. Implement Co. reside 1011 Franklin Pl
1916 – (1919/ and longer?) Fred L. Tritle, wife Angeline, manager Illinois Inspection Bureau, 208 Brown Bldg., reside 1011 Franklin Pl.
Source: Rockford City Directories