Garrison–Coronado–Haskell Historic District
Garrison–Coronado–Haskell Historic District | |
 The M. Buck House | |
| Location | Roughly bounded by Salem, Summer, Main, Court, Whitman, and Winnebago Sts., and Fisher, Ridge, and North Aves., Rockford, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Built | 1870 |
| Architect | Multiple |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne, Shingle Style |
| NRHP reference No. | 11001030 |
| Added to NRHP | January 12, 2012 |
The Garrison–Coronado–Haskell Historic District is a largely residential historic district in Rockford, Illinois, United States. Nearly half of the district is houses built between 1890 and 1900. 503 of its 564 buildings contribute to the district's historic fabric. George Haskell and Thomas Garrison were two of the earliest developers of the residential west side. The Garrison School and Valencia Court Apartments are part of the district.
History
The Garrison–Coronado–Haskell Historic District is in the northwest side of
Thirty-seven buildings stand in the district that date before 1890. Unlike Haight Village, the west side district did not attract immigrants. Instead, it was initially home to some of Rockford's earliest families. This changed when the district exploded in popularity during the 1890s. From 1887 to 1891, Rockford added over ten thousand people to its population, many of whom came to work in the factories. By the 1930s, the district was completely saturated with single-family homes and apartment buildings.[1]
The district was recognized by the National Park Service with a listing on the National Register of Historic Places on January 12, 2012. The aforementioned Garrison School was already individually listed, and contributes to the historic character. The Valencia Court Apartments, individually listed since December 22, 2009, are also a contributing property.[1]