ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – A plea from preservationists started Rockford City Council on Monday.
“There is no return on demolition costs,” declared Jennifer Spencer with Studio GWA and Historic Preservation Commission chair with the City.
Spencer, alongside fellow Historic Preservation member Valerie Olafson, pushed for members to delay a vote on demolishing the former Elks Club building at 210 West Jefferson St. during public comment…