Cruising Charles Street in Rockford Illinois

 

This photo and video by Retiring Guy

Photo of 1815 Charles Street by Retiring Guy's dad (8/31/1939)

My dad was born (10/10/1915) and raised on the first floor of this house, which had just two bedrooms.    He was the youngest of Herman and Anna Nelson's 7 children.  His 5 sisters shared one of the bedrooms.  Dad and his older brother Ford slept in the dining room.  On cots?  

This is what happens when you delve into your family's history at an advanced age.  Those who can describe how things were back then are long gone.  

Memories forever lost.  

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