Rockwood ~ Forgotten Glory, Part 2 ~

We continue our journey exploring the excerpt graciously sent to me by Edward Finnell from a book written by Mildred B. Midjaas about Rockwood, Illinois, home of the Tuthill chair factory.

W.R. Brink & Co. An illustrated historical atlas map of Randolph County, Ills.: carefully compiled from personal examinations and surveys. [Edwardsville, Ill.?: W.R. Brink & Co, 1875] Map. Click image above to visit Library of Congress link to book.

Click image above to read the story of our Tuthill chair.

Excerpt from:

"Rockwood - Forgotten Glory"

by

Mildred B. Midjaas

(1976)

Click text image above to read pages 6 - 10 of the excerpt from the book.