October 12, 1923
Source: Rockford Morning Star and Rockford Register-Republic “Century Plus 10” Special Edition, March 1962
Source: Rockford Morning Star and Rockford Register-Republic “Century Plus 10” Special Edition, March 1962
A Digital Collection of Rockford, Illinois History
October 12, 1923
Source: Rockford Morning Star and Rockford Register-Republic “Century Plus 10” Special Edition, March 1962
Source: Rockford Morning Star and Rockford Register-Republic “Century Plus 10” Special Edition, March 1962
Rockford Gas Light and Coke Co., established 1857, Thomas Butterworth, president and managing director, 201 N. Wyman, West side of River.
Source: 1876 Brainerd’s Rockford City Directory
Butterworth, Thomas, president and managing director of Rockford Gaslight and Coke co. 201 N. Wyman, residence 203 N. Main, West of River
Source: Bassett’s Rockford City Directory for 1879, page 30
Rockford Gas, Light and Coke Company
Thomas Butterworth, Superintendent
North East corner of Wyman and Mulberry Streets
(This became the site of the Rockford Public Library in 1902)
Source: 1859 – 1860 Rockford City Directory