Source: Rockford Register-Republic, June 24, 1961
Smith Oil and Refining
“New Alpine Bank Gets State Okay” – June 5, 1961
Source: Rockford Register-Republic, June 5, 1961
Smith Oil and Refining Co. – 1941
Source: Rockford Streamlined 1834 – 1941, page 48
Saddle and Cycle – 1940, Building Permit
Source: John Maney, 2011 photograph
*Saddle and Cycle is peaked roof, center section and is both 1307 and 1303 Auburn St. (1940)
Source: Rockford Morning Star Oct. 29, 1940
Harlem Blvd., 2116 – Jesse A. Barloga, architect
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