Murder & Mayhem in Rockford, Illinois
Kathi Kresol
(Author)
Description
Rockford rightly prizes its prosperous heritage, earned by manufacturing concerns like the Rockford Watch Factory and the Manny Reaper Company. But the town once named Midway also harbors a history of crime and calamity. Gunfire broke out in the streets when networks of Prohibition informants slid sideways. In 1893, John Hart forced his own sisters to drink poison. Three years later, James French shot down his wife in the street. Over the years, a courthouse collapsed, a factory exploded and trains collided. Join local historian Kathi Kresol as she explores the mayhem milling about in Rockford's past.
Product Details
Price
$31.99
$29.75
Publisher
History Press Library Editions
Publish Date
November 09, 2015
Pages
130
Dimensions
6.0 X 9.0 X 0.38 inches | 0.76 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781540203137
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About the Author
Kathi Kresol has been researching Rockford's history for the past ten years. She shares the fascinating stories she uncovers through her website www.hauntedrockford.com, her Voices from the Grave column in the Rock River Times weekly newspaper and through her Haunted Rockford Tours. Kathi's obsession is history, and she loves the opportunity to share this passion through the stories she collects. Kathi is a member of Rockford Historical Society, has worked at the Rockford Public Library for years and loves sharing her enthusiasm for history and reading in any way possible. Along with researching and writing about history, Kathi has given presentations on true crime cases, paranormal encounters and Rockford history. She has also been interviewed for several radio shows, local newscasts and newspapers and always considers it an honor to share the stories of the men, women and children who have called Rockford home.
