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South Avon Street

Gas tanks built by Rockford Gas Light & Coke Company on South Avon Street, built in 1928-1929, razed in 1962 by its successor, Central Illinois Electric and Gas Company

August 1, 2022Jean

Source: Rockford Republic, May 29, 1928 and Rockford Register-Republic, January 5, 1962

Buildings, General, Manufacturer, Public Utility 1928-1929, 1962, Central Illinois Electric and Gas Company, gas tanks, Green Street, Preston Street, Rockford Gas Light and Coke Company, South Avon Street

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