On August 7, 1946, Central Illinois Electric and Gas Company completes changing over homes to natural gas. The natural gas was piped to Rockford from Texas.
Central Illinois Electric & Gas Co. Building History
Gas-Electric Building Has Open House
Rockford's newest skyscraper at Jefferson and North Main streets, is holding an open house this week, with the public invited to visit and inspect it. The first three floors are occupied by Central Illinois Electric and Gas Company and business and professional men occupy offices in the upper floors. The Rockford University Club also is housed in the building. The entire building and furnishings were produced by local contractors and industries.
Rockford Register Republic, June 15, 1931
The building is currently known as the SupplyCore Building.
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