A Midway Village Thank You
On behalf of Midway Village Museum, we would like to thank all partners and contributors who helped make the Rockford History Walks tour come to life.
Partners
Rockford Brewing Company
A fire nearly destroyed the Brewhouse in 1894, but the business was rebuilt. Peacock died in 1895, but his sons, Edwin and Frank, continued...
Metropolitan Hall
Metropolitan Hall was built in 1856, only four years after Rockford incorporated as a city. It soon became an active entertainment venue. At the same time...
813 North Main Street
North Main Street, once the location of many stately homes, has now transitioned to commercial buildings and businesses. One of the few stately homes left stands...
Chick House
As Rockford’s former name Midway suggests, it is the midpoint between Galena and Chicago, making the hotel industry one of the most important to the area. The Chick House wa