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 Attractions 


 * Rockford Post Office, c. 1900
 * Dudley Glass Store is currently rented by Sweet Paws Home Goods & Perlie Chic Boutique and is called Davenport Gallery and Museum.
 * Rockford Park is the site of the Grant-Burrus Hotel, which burned down in 1974.

Since 2002, the properties have been under the ownership of the Rockford Preservation Society, Inc.

Restoration

In 1972, the Rockford Preservation Society, Inc. was established to begin restoration and preservation measures on the town of Rockford. Many of the buildings were in unstable conditions upon initially receiving the title to them; however, through funding from State and Federal Grants, the buildings have slowly been restored. The Methodist Church, Dudley Glass store, and Post Office building have all been successfully restored and opened up to the public. The Rockford Preservation Society, Inc. are now working on renovating The Mark York Tavern and Masonic Lodge and eventually, opening them up to the public as well. The Rockford Preservation Society, Inc. was unable to restore the Grant-Burrus Hotel building because it was burned down; however, the site of the fire has now been turned into Rockford Park, which still contains some remains of the hotel.

 Notes: 

“Remember Rockford.” Remember Rockford, http://www.rememberrockford.com/.