HISTORY IS READY TO COME ALIVE - The Briggs Mansion

1244 East State Street | Rockford | $529,900

Built by C.C. Briggs of Dover, Vermont, Briggs Mansion is one of Rockford’s grandest and oldest homes. Mr. Briggs was a newspaper man, and was prominent in New England’s anti-slavery movement. He participated in the underground railway. Upon moving to Rockford he established the bank, Briggs Spafford and Penfield, which would become Third National Bank. The Briggs family resided at 1244 East State Street until the late 1880’s.

The house remained vacant until 1892, when James Linnus Sherman (a carpenter who took part in the original construction of the home) was invited to live there. The Sherman Family resided at the mansion until 1917. The house was then passed on to various family members and descendants of the Sherman family.

The Briggs Mansion was purchased in 2005 by Robert and Nelly Raleigh of Loves Park. The Raleigh family restored the home over a five year period. The property was then utilized as an event center for business meetings, small weddings and events.

Contact Brad Benedict for a showing today.

Brad Benedict 815.988.4286 bbenedict@GoGambino.com