Arsenal, South of Golf Course Does today’s postcard represent a local scene? This stone bridge with its two wide arches resembles those of medieval origin, traversing any of a number … [ Continued
15th Avenue & 24th Street It’s something we city folks take for granted – a twist of the wrist and pure clean water flows. But that wasn’t always the case … [ Continued
…….Mississippi River at 24th Street……. Rock Island grew from a village to a city because of a bridge – the first railroad bridge to cross the Mississippi River in 1853. … [ Continued
……………….Rock Island Arsenal………………. It probably wasn’t a popular postcard, hence its rarity. It shows no stately buildings, flowered fountains, or other scenic treasures of our city. Rather it’s simply an … [ Continued
We are a city-wide organization in Rock Island, Illinois, that advocates for preservation of our built environment through public education, research of historic buildings and sites and registration of significant historical places with local, state and federal authorities.
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Interested in learning more about how you can get involved? Contact us if you’d like more information about upcoming meetings. Donations are also welcome.
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