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According to gorockford.com, Davis Park at Founders Landing marks the site where Rockford's cultural and industrial heritage began. Its seven acres are bordered by the Rock River and two major streets in downtown Rockford. It also features numerous paved walks and numerous parking lots. Founders Landing is significant to Rockford's heritage because it was this area along the edge of the Rock River where early settlers crossed the river at a rocky ford which existed near where Kent Creek and the Rock River come together. These settlers developed many of the first industries in the Rockford area. Originally this area was known as the Water Power District. Today, you can see a tribute to these settlers at Davis Park where you'll find a sculpture of founders Thatcher Blake, Lewis Lemon and Germanicus Kent to celebrate Rockford's birthplace and its cultural and industrial heritage. Today, Davis Park and Founders Landing is home to an outdoor venue which hosts many recreational events as w...
Unique contemporary 3 bedroom/4 bathroom home at 12232 North Ledges in Roscoe, IL is now available! This state-of-the-art redwood sided house was built in 1979 with steel beams, oversized doors and windows and more. Standout features include a great room with 14-foot ceilings and is open to the foyer which itself features beautiful landscape views from a two-story wall of windows. The house is quite secluded in a heavily wooded area surrounded by oaks and natural landscaping that is sure to take your breath away! Other features include:
Spring has arrived in the Rockford area and with springtime comes another Rockford pastime – stock car racing at Rockford Speedway. Rockford Speedway's inaugural season was in 1948 and this year marks their 66th year of operation which makes it Northern Illinois' oldest professional and continuous sports venue. Rockford Speedway has been called "Mid-America's Finest Racetrack" and its' high-banked quarter mile oval is rich in racing tradition. Most importantly for Rockford-area families, the Speedway is the site of great family fun! Their schedule is packed full of family-oriented racing events including this Saturday's "Tractor Town Kid's Night" featuring tractor rides, Late Models, American Sportsmen, Road Runners, Stop 'N Go plus Allison Legacy and free racing poster to the first 1,000 kids and a candy scramble. Other upcoming events include the "Loves Park Motorsports 'Loves Their Moms Night" on May 11th and Military Night on May 18th. May 26th th...
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