Residence of Mayor Charles E. Jackson

Residence of Mayor Charles E. Jackson

The home of Charles E. and Nellie Jackson. He was elected mayor of Rockford Illinois in 1903 and served two, two-year terms until 1907. The home was located at 938 North Second Street. The home was built about 1909. Charles lived there until his death January 7, 1930. By 1908 Charles' profession was as a home builder. His company worked with clients to acquire real estate, provide loans, insurance, mortgages, and construction of homes including the pouring of a cement sidewalk. By 1923, he had built 500 new homes. Most of his homes were mid-priced and sold on an installment plan to working families. He played a role in providing affordable homes which was important to the development of Rockford as a city.

circa 1910s

Midway Village Museum

Still Image

85.109(I).434a

Photograph

3.25" x 5.5"