Historic Herrick Cobblestone House (Built In 1847) Rockford, IL (August 2017) Winnebago County - USA

[@Dogsnark]

I lived nearby for many years and passed by this house on Broadway almost daily. I knew nothing about it at the time, but could see that it was certainly of historic value, a very handsome building that was probably originally a family home. It was home to a advertising agency (I think) at the time. There is an employee parking lot behind the building.

[@TheMrdavidlangley]

Thanks for watching Phil. Have yourself a very nice day.

[@dixienielsen8189]

We rented this home for our office, Colehour's Insurance Agency, for 4 years when after this family business my grandfather, Frank Colehour started in 1890's had to move from the old Brown Building due to Illinois National Bank needing more room for the bank. We moved our office and staff to this cobble Stone home and it was so charming and quaint. I loved the old home so much. I lived in my grandfather's home for 6 years at 302 Royal Avenue corner of Royal Ave and W. Jefferson Street, this home was formerly a surgeons home when My grandfather bought it about 1896. Even the attic had polished oak flooring. What beautiful workmanship went into these old homes. So sad some are in crime areas and not kept up ! On the next corner from Royal avenue, Miriam avenue is or was a beautiful brick home owned. Dr Eugene and Catherine Stafford, another beautiful home

[@TheMrdavidlangley]

Another great story. Thanks for sharing it. My Mother worked for Illinois National Bank & Trust Company, as a bank teller, in the 1970s. Thanks for watching and have yourself a very nice day.

[@pennyparks7101]

These older homes have so much character! I would love to live in one.

[@TimTheHermit]

My wife is related to the Herricks by way of her mom (maiden name was Herrick). The family has roots going back to colonial times in both Virginia and Salem, Ma (the Herricks actually had something to do with the Salem Witch Trials). The ancestors from England were entwined with royalty and the arts, as there was Sir William Herrick whom helped jewel the crown, press gold coins, etc and his nephew was famous poet Robert Herrick. Both of these fellows circa late 1500s to mid 1600s.

[@TheMrdavidlangley]

Wow, interesting information. Thankyou Tim , and have yourself a very nice day.

[@DevoteeCT]

Used to work down the street from this home...never noticed it...very unique...thanks!

[@TheMrdavidlangley]

U R Very Welcome!

[@williamlambert7928]

When I was working for the Post Office in 2007, I used to deliver mail there.

[@ocotillodavid7343]

I like your posts, being a Rockford native, but closer tours, with owner permission, would be appreciated.

[@TheMrdavidlangley]

Thank you very much Mr. David. Have a nice weekend.

[@brianberthold3118]

the side ext part had to be removed when R&I put the grade in for their turn around track that sat in the depression right next to the home

[@TheMrdavidlangley]

Wow, when did this happen? Holy moly. I have to go to Google Earth and see if I can see what you are referring to. Thankyou for the information Brian. I really do appreciate it. Thanks again and have yourself a very nice day.

[@brianberthold3118]

@@TheMrdavidlangley late 1800's early 1900's i map old traction and Railroads in google earth i have pictures of maps from CERA bulletins and the google earth file if you would like them - assuming i can get your email from your channel page ( to bad you cant post photos in comments or i would

[@TimTheHermit]

Thank you for posting this neat video!Here's some more info on the house, in case you or the other viewers of this video haven't seen it yet - history.rockfordpubliclibrary.org/localhistory/?tag=elijah-l-herrick

[@TheMrdavidlangley]

Thanks Tim.

[@ThundercatDarklion]

I like how this old home looks and it sticks out like an sore thumb by the way it does not match the neighborhood. My eyes are always drawn to it even when I ride the bus past it.

[@jonathanmosher72]

The crazy thing about this house was that it was in the middle of the Prarie on a wagon trail. No other structures were around it.