William Brown Building, Rockford

Name: William Brown Building
Address: Rockford, United States

#31 among attractions in Rockford

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Facts and practical information

The William Brown Building is a historic commercial building in Rockford, Illinois, United States. Completed in 1892, it is considered a fine local example of Romanesque Revival architecture. It was one of the last major commercial buildings in Rockford between the Panic of 1893 and the Roaring Twenties. ()

Built: 1892 (132 years ago)Coordinates: 42°16'10"N, 89°5'43"W

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River District (Downtown Rockford)Rockford United States

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William Brown Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: BMO Harris Bank Center, Burpee Museum of Natural History, Haight Village Historic District, Cathedral of Saint Peter.

~360 ftNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
BMO Harris Bank Center, Rockford
2 min walk • The BMO Harris Bank Center is a multi-purpose arena located in downtown Rockford, Illinois. It is currently home to the AHL's Rockford IceHogs hockey team.
0.7 miNE
Museum, History museum, Performing arts
Burpee Museum of Natural History, Rockford
17 min walk • The Burpee Museum of Natural History is located along the Rock River in downtown Rockford, Illinois, United States, at 737 North Main Street.
~1740 ftSE
Park, Greek Revival architecture
Haight Village Historic District, Rockford
9 min walk • The Haight Village Historic District is an area in Rockford, Illinois reflecting the city's early residential development.
1.3 miNE
Church
Cathedral of Saint Peter, Rockford
33 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Peter is the mother church of the Catholic Diocese of Rockford. It is the second church to serve the diocese as its cathedral.
~1740 ftN
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Coronado Theatre, Rockford
9 min walk • The Coronado Performing Arts Center, in Rockford, Illinois, is a 2,400-seat theatre, designed by architect Frederic J. Klein. The theatre cost $1.5 million to build, and opened on October 9, 1927.
0.6 miNE
42°16'36"N • 89°5'21"W
Discovery Center Museum, Rockford
16 min walk • Museum, Children's museum
1.2 miNE
Monuments and statues
Rockmen Guardians, Rockford
32 min walk • The Rockmen Guardians are a group of sculptures located in Rockford, Illinois, United States, south of the Sinnissippi greenhouse on the west side of the Rock River recreation path. There are four figures composed of granite and cement. The artist is Terese Agnew of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
0.4 miNE
Park, Cemetery, Native American architecture
Beattie Park Mound Group, Rockford
10 min walk • The Beattie Park Mound Group is a grouping of Late Woodland period Indian mounds located in downtown Rockford, Illinois, United States.
~1280 ftNE
Memorial
Memorial Hall, Rockford
7 min walk • Veterans Memorial Hall and Museum one of the oldest museums in Winnebago County, is located one block west of the Rock River in downtown Rockford. Construction on the Hall began in 1901 and was finished in 1902, but dedication was delayed.
0.4 miSW
Museum, History museum
Tinker Swiss Cottage, Rockford
12 min walk • The Tinker Swiss Cottage is a historic house museum and park in Rockford, Illinois, United States. It was built as a personal residence by Robert Hall Tinker between 1865 and 1870. It is now a popular destination for school groups, general tours, and for rentals.
0.4 miN
Neoclassical architecture
Rockford Woman's Club, Rockford
10 min walk • The Rockford Woman's Club is a women's club headquartered at 323 Park Avenue in Rockford, Illinois. The club was founded in 1897; originally known as the Federation of Woman's Clubs of Rockford, it united the city's nearly 20 active women's clubs into one organization.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to William Brown Building?

Nearby attractions include BMO Harris Bank Center, Rockford (2 min walk), Ziock Building, Rockford (4 min walk), Memorial Hall, Rockford (7 min walk), Haight Village Historic District, Rockford (9 min walk).

How to get to William Brown Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to William Brown Building:

Bus

RMTD Bus Terminal (8 min walk)

Train

CN Rockford Depot (15 min walk)