WREX.com – Rockford’s News LeaderRockford district listed in National Register of Historic Places

The Garrison-Coronado-Haskell Historic District is roughly bounded by Salem, Summer, Main, Court, Whitman, and Winnebago Streets and Fisher, Ridge, and North Avenues.  It contains one of the most intact collections of late 19^th and early 20^th century residences on the city's west side and includes excellent examples of Queen Anne, Craftsman, and Historic Revival architectural styles.  The Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council recommended the district for listing in the National Register, and the nomination was then forwarded to the National Park Service for their final determination.

 

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the nation's historic places worthy of preservation.  Thousands of Illinois historic and prehistoric places have been designated and each year more places are added by applicants who want the prestige, financial benefits, and protections that National Register designation provides. Nearly every one of the 102 Illinois counties has at least one property or historic district listed in the National Register.  High-style mansions, vernacular houses, burial mounds, military aircraft, canals, and historic downtowns together represent a cross section of the Prairie State's history from its early settlement to the mid-20^th century. In general, properties have to be more than 50 years old to be eligible.  Listing on the National Register places no obligations on private property owners but does make properties eligible for some financial incentives.  For more information on the National Register application process, visit http://www.illinoishistory.gov/PS/applynr.htm.