Posts in category 'Rockford Il'
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Why the Screw City Name Still Matters to Rockford's Business Community
Rockford earned the nickname "Screw City" for a reason. For many years, the city was full of factories making screws, tools, and other hardware that kept farms, factories, and machines running across the country. The name made sense. It showed that Rockford was a place built on hard work, skilled workers, and people who took pride in making things that worked well.
The city is known by many names, including "Forest City" and "City of Gardens," but "Screw City" is an enduring name that honors a proud blue-collar tradition.
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Rockford Museums to Visit in 2026
Have you visited any local museums lately? Many of our real estate agents grew up visiting the museums near our Rockford homes for sale, and now they take their own kids to these locations. Join them at these five museums in town and see what's kept them coming back again and again.
5 Museums to Visit Around Rockford, IL in 2026
Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum
Address: 411 Kent St., Rockford, IL...
