Rockford Symphony Orchestra – The Planet, 2015

R Symphony Planets 1 Source: Programs booklet Rockford Symphony Orchestra R Symphony Planets - 2

Rockford Symphony Orchestra – The Planets, 2015

R Symphony Planets 1

Source: Programs booklet Rockford Symphony Orchestra

R Symphony Planets - 2

Harlem Blvd., 2116 – Jesse A. Barloga, architect

1926-28     William Walton, Mary H Walton, and Anne B. Walton, music teacher, reside 2116 Harlem blvd

Walton Garden Club

Harlem Blvd, 2116 - Mendelssohn

Sourcevof “Mendelssohn Club Artist Concert:” Rockford Morning Star Feb.22, 1931

Source of “Glories of Lilac-time…”:  Rockford Morning Star, May 23, 1933

Walton, William“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.

Harlem Blvd., 2116 Wingis

orange lines indicate property boundaries of 2116 Harlem Blvd., above, from Wingis.org

Harlem Blvd., 2116 - Mangas

Photo from street, by Marty Mangas, ca. 1968-1972. Architect Jessie A. Barloga. Commission # 274

Commissioned by William Walton. Built 1926.

 

Harlem Blvd., 2116  - 1       Harlem Blvd., 2116 - 2     Harlem Blvd, 2116 - 3

Harlem Blvd., 21116 - 4       Harlem Blvd., 2116 - 5       Harlem Blvd., 2116 - 6

Harlem Blvd., 2116 -7         Harlem Blvd., 2116 - 8        Harlem Blvd., 2116 - 9     Harlem Blvd., 2216 - 11

For sale May, 2010: $389,000; 4 bedroom, 2.5 baths.  Photos above, from realtor.com

 

 

 

Barloga, Jesse – 1979 Harlem Blvd.

Harlem, 1979 townBarloga - 1979 Harlem

Photographer: Jan Carter, 2010

Source identifying as Barloga: Rockford Art Museum show, 1988

Source of property lines: Rockfordtownshipassessor.net

Harlem Boulevard, 1979
Jesse Barloga, architect, built 1919

Harlem Boulevard, 1979
built 1919 for Wm. Walton family
Rockfordiana-Historic Houses and Landmarks-4, p29 on back

RR 11-14-1978
Harlem Boulevard, 1979
Wm Walton

1923 City Directory
Harlem Boulevard, 1979
designed by Jesse Barloga
Rockfordiana-Historic Houses and Landmarks-4, p29 on back

RR 11-14-1978
Harlem Boulevard, 1979
Harry A Severson (Evelyn) v-pres Barber-Colman

1928 – 1940 City Directory
Harlem Boulevard, 1979
Severson Dells land donated by Mrs Harry A Severson, he was President and Chm of the Board, Barber-Coleman (1975)

Harlem Boulevard, 1979
wife 1 – Louise Culver d.1918  wife 2 – Alice Evelyn Gregory d 1933    wife 3 – Fannie B. d. 1976

Harlem Boulevard, 1979
1920’s-owned + occ by Harry Severson family
Rockfordiana-Historic Houses and Landmarks-4, p29 on back

Register-Republic 11-14-1978