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A history of local business people and the businesses that transformed Rockford from a small town into a manufacturing city. Presented by local researcher and industry historian, Bill Edmundson. Free.
Bill's presentation will showcase many years of research by compiling a thorough history of Rockford's earliest-known business leaders, forerunners and manufacturers in what came to be know as the Water Power District. Before the advent of electricity, water was commonly used to generate power by water mill. Rockford's Water Power District accommodated furniture builders, sawmills, foundries and similar shops and eventually gave rise to manufacturers known worldwide.
The Winnebago/Boone Counties Genealogical Society (WBCGS) became official in 1986. Anyone can attend meetings and eventually join the WBCGS. Their mission statement appears below. For more information visit their website www.wbcgensociety.org
The Winnebago & Boone Counties Genealogical Society (of Illinois) exists to:
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Come visit the East Branch, located in the former Barnes & Noble building on East State St. The East Branch offers a 65-seat meeting room, free Wi-Fi, quiet study rooms, special areas for children and adults, and an expanded collection of books and media, as well as a Friends of RPL book shop.
