City removes, keeps stained glass windows from historic Elks Club in downtown Rockford

Building owner says the move is theft, explores legal options

Rock River Current

ROCKFORD — The city has removed and kept a significant piece of the architecture of the former Elks Club in downtown ahead of the planned demolition of the historic building.

Contractors took down the large, arching stained glass window that contained imagery connected to the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. It’s being kept in the city’s possession for a use that has not yet been determined, according to Todd Cagnoni, city administrator…

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