Nokomo Heights Public Housing
Nokomo Heights public housing in the 2800 block of Kishwaukee Street. Several African American residents stand by the building. Built and operated by the county, Nokomo Heights was transferred to the Rockford Housing Authority in 1965. In 1969 the development was renamed Orton Keyes Court and many of the original buildings were torn down and replaced. These original buildings had provided housing for non-commissioned officers from Camp Grant during World War II.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1969
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2012.66.642
Orton Keyes Public Housing
Orton Keyes public housing in the 2800 block of Kishwaukee Street. Signs noting that the project is being built with funds through the Housing and Urban Development Housing Assistance Administration are visible, as is a sign for Holtzman and Silverman Construction Company.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
circa 1975
Midway Village Museum
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2012.66.688