Rockford / Don Swanson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Swanson, Don, 1940- Author.

Series:

Images of America.

Images of America

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Historic buildings--Illinois--Rockford--Pictorial works.

Historic buildings.

Rockford (Ill.)--Biography--Pictorial works.

Rockford (Ill.).

Rockford (Ill.)--Buildings, structures, etc--Pictorial works.

Rockford (Ill.)--History--Pictorial works.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (127 pages) : chiefly illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Charleston, SC : Arcadia Pub., [2012]

Summary:

Nestled in one of nature’s beauty 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.

Contents:

Rockford's pioneer founder

Rockford's waterpower

Rockford's agricultural mechanics

Rockford's furniture barons

From pioneer town to machine city

Branching out from furniture

Rockford becomes the Forest City

Mechanical geniuses

A machine tool giant

Downtown and around in Rockford

A place for Rockford history.

OCLC:

885208996