In 1920 Douglas Park was the site of the first football game involving a team from the NFL. Plan to attend the 2nd annual 1920's style game between Rock Island and Moline teams with historical uniforms, footballs and game rules. For more information on the important role Douglas Park played in the beginnings of the ... [ Continued
Davenport has been selected to host the Iowa annual statewide preservation conference and Quad City preservation enthusiasts from both sides of the river have been invited to attend. There will be receptions, tours, key-note speakers, and breakout sessions on a variety of topics including National Register nomination, historic storefronts, relocating historic properties, and the use of historic tax credits. There ... [ Continued
We will meet in the conference room or the Rock Island Police Station. Architect of record, Jeff Dismer will talk about the form and function of this impressive new building. Parking is in the lot in front of the building (entrance from 5th Avenue or 13th Street) or on street.
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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