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Rockford Watch Factory circa 1916.  On the right, you can see one of the high school buildings just north of this building. 

Today's History

Historical people, places and events resurface into today's world more often than we realize.  We don't catch all of them by any means, but here are a few.  


Demolishing a High School - Rockford High School is Gone
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Fiberglass Sock Monkeys Turn Ten
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Some of Rockford's Oldest Homes
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