Zion Lutheran Church (St. John’s)
4501 7th Avenue Zion Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church – the name is a real tongue twister, especially considering that its founders’ native tongue was Swedish. The congregation was formed in … [ Continued
Prince Hall Masonic Home (Maple Ridge Apts.)
3720 5th Street For much of its life, the location of the Prince Hall Masonic Home was simply noted as “foot of 37th Avenue,” an appropriate address for this historic … [ Continued
Palace Amusement – Marathon Dance
5th Avenue & 13th Street It was a nationwide craze for over a decade, and Rock Island played a small part in it. Our postcard today is captioned “Marathon Dance … [ Continued
L. S. McCabe & Co. (Stern Center)
1713 Third Avenue For decades, McCabe’s Department Store was a downtown Rock Island institution. With multiple locations, it became the standard for retail, even challenging larger chains with its customer … [ Continued
