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Rockford

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Author : Eric A. Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2003-01-01

Rockford written by Eric A. Johnson and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-01-01 with History categories.

During the early decades of the 20th century, communication by postcard was an inexpensive and popular means of exchanging travel stories, news, and gossip across the United States. For just a few cents each, postcards connected friends and family separated by hundreds of miles. Rockford: 1900-World War I, with a collection of nearly 240 vintage postcard images, captures the details of this dynamic era and documents the Forest City's coming of age.Inside are views of Rockford's bustling downtown, including rare glimpses of long-gone landmarks like the Grand Opera House and Orpheum Theater. Witness history in the making with Rockford's first recorded airplane flights in 1911 and experience U.S. Army "doughboy" life at Rockford's Camp Grant. Be there for Teddy Roosevelt's historic visits to Rockford, and marvel at the intrepid companies that turned Rockford into a national manufacturing power.

Rockford

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Author : Lillie Devereux Blake
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1863

Rockford written by Lillie Devereux Blake and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1863 with categories.

Rockford

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Author : Don Swanson
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2012

Rockford written by Don Swanson and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with History categories.

Nestled in one of nature's most scenic spots and spread out on both banks of Rock River, Rockford has grown and developed to become one of the principal cities of the state of Illinois and the Midwest. With its proliferation of trees, well-kept neighborhoods, and an extensive system of parks and museums, Rockford enjoys the distinction of being one of the most beautiful inland cities in America; it is also one of the state's leading industrial cities. In pictorial format, this book presents the story of Rockford, The Forest City. It is a story of progress, creativity, and achievement, which encouraged immigrant entrepreneurs to develop large industries from their innovative ideas. The story of this city needs no embellishment, and it is documented here with the belief that it will lead to a better appreciation of what Rockford is and what Rockford is to be.

Rockford

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Author : Roberta H. J. Schirado
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2009

Rockford written by Roberta H. J. Schirado and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with History categories.

One of the first settlers to build a mill on the Rogue River was Smith Lapham. The village that developed by the millpond was called Laphamville. After the Civil War, the townas name was changed to Rockford. The picturesque Rogue River and the city are symbiotic entities. The river was first dammed to provide power for lumber mills and gristmills. Later it supplied electricity for families, commerce, and manufacturing. For many years, Rockford has been known as the home of shoe manufacturer Wolverine World Wide. The sad-eyed canine logo for Hush Puppies footwear is instantly recognizable throughout the world. Many residents continue to be employed there.

Rockford And Its Points Of Interest

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Author : Commercial Publishing Co. (Rockford, Ill.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1899

Rockford And Its Points Of Interest written by Commercial Publishing Co. (Rockford, Ill.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1899 with Rockford (Ill.) categories.

Rockford Area Railroads

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Author : Mike Schafer
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2010-10-25

Rockford Area Railroads written by Mike Schafer and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-10-25 with Transportation categories.

Railroads were key to Rockfords rise as a thriving manufacturing and commercial center. With an area population of over 200,000 residents and a reputation for manufactured goods, Rockford had a critical need for railroads into the bust years of the 1970s. Eventually four railroads rose to prominence in Rockford, all of them Class 1 carriers: the Chicago and North Western; Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy; the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Pau,l and Pacific (the Milwaukee Road); and Illinois Central. For nearly a century, these four roadsall of them esteemed Midwestern railroadscarried the bulk of freight and passengers arriving and departing Rockford, Davis Junction, and Loves Park by rail. Two other smaller railways, the Chicago, Milwaukee, and Gary and the Rockford and Interurban, also played a part in Rockfords railroad history and are spotlighted in this volume.

Terms Of Court At Rockford Instead Of Freeport In The Western District Of Illinois

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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee No. 3
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1930

Terms Of Court At Rockford Instead Of Freeport In The Western District Of Illinois written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee No. 3 and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1930 with District courts categories.

Terms Of Court At Rockford Instead Of Freeport In The Western District Of Illinois

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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1930

Terms Of Court At Rockford Instead Of Freeport In The Western District Of Illinois written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1930 with District courts categories.

Baseball In Rockford

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Author : Ken Griswold
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2003

Baseball In Rockford written by Ken Griswold and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with History categories.

Rockford, IL, and the surrounding area, the Rock River Valley, is rich in baseball history. The town first attracted national baseball attention in 1867 when its Forest City team defeated the touring Washington Nationals, who were previously undefeated. Rockford's young pitcher, Albert G. Spalding, quickly became recognized as a legend, as he dominated all aspects of the game. Rockford's baseball history continued with minor league teams, industrial league teams, and other teams both semi-pro and amateur. The city again gained national attention with the four-time champion Rockford Peaches of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (1943-1954). The excitement of professional ball in the Forest City continues today with the Rockford River Hawks of the Frontier League. Baseball in Rockford tells the players' stories from 1865 to the present, illustrated with vintage photographs throughout.

Haunted Rockford Illinois

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Author : Kathi Kresol
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2017-10-02

Haunted Rockford Illinois written by Kathi Kresol and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-02 with History categories.

Follow local historian and “Ghost Lady” Kathi Kresol as she researches the spirits, curses, and curiosities from the Forest City’s shadowy past. Just beneath the glossy surface of Rockford’s rich heritage lies a dark history of tragedy, a troubled and turbulent past leaving scars that still resonate today. Geraldine Bourbon’s final struggle echoes throughout the farmhouse where her estranged husband pursued her with a pistol from room to room before gently laying her corpse on the bed. The sobs of society darling Carrie Spafford still keep vigil over the family plot of the cemetery where she sowed the heartbreak of her twilight years. From the vengeance of Chief Big Thunder to the Witch of McGregor Road, author Kathi Kresol shares the legends and lore of Rockford’s haunted history. Includes photos! “There are reasons why Kathi Kresol believes Rockford is so haunted. The tour guide said there are good ‘conductors’ for the supernatural in the city’s downtown area. These factors include being near a body of water, having limestone in the area and the area having a Native American influence.” —Beloit Daily News