Source: Growing the Midwest Garden, by Edward Lyon, Timber Press, 2015, p.73.
A Digital Collection of Rockford, Illinois History
Source: Growing the Midwest Garden, by Edward Lyon, Timber Press, 2015, p.73.
The sculpture, “Symbol,” was moved from the downtown mall to Sinnissippi Park. This postcard show the sculpture in its present location.
Source: Rockford Morning Star July 22, 1939
Source: Rockford Magazine, November 1995, pages 20 – 27; by Pamela Prescott; All photos courtesy of Rockford Park District
Source: Rockford Civic Newcomers 1973 Scrapbook
Source: Rockford Woman magazine July/Aug 2008
52′ tall state-of-the-art greenhouse pictured above
south entrance to conservatory
raised flower bed will border the north side of entrance to Sinnissippi Gardens. Expected to draw more out-of-owners, will the 3rd largest in Illinois. Conservatory designed by Sam Darby and Gary Anderson, architects
Source: Northwest Quarterly Magazine Spring 2008
3/27/1909 – Voters created Rockford Park District. First two parks: Sinnissippi and Blackhawk, purchased within Two years of 3/29/1909
Source: www.virtualrockford.com/history-of-rockford-illinois.asp
Park District is Building Island for Wild Ducks in the lagoon at Sinnissippi Park
Source: Rockford Morning Star 9/25/1924
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