Seth G. Atwood
Son of Seth B. Atwood
Took over Atwood Vacuum Machine in 1953
Diversified company’s operations into banking and land development
Purchased former Henrici’s Hotel; renamed it the Clock Tower Resort
Established the Time Museum
Sold museum in 1999 to Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry
The rest was auctioned by Sotheby’s
Source: “Rockford Big Town / Little City” 977.331 C973r, Rockford Public Library