By Sandy Tower
Guest letter
Rock River Current
Thank you for bringing attention to the Barber-Colman development.
Descendants of Howard D. Colman have long wished to see something spectacular done with the aged buildings/grounds.
The city of Rockford has been determined and dogged in its efforts to find a good match for this development project.
My husband, John Colman Tower, and I have great pride in the accomplishments of Grandfather Colman.
We believe that J. Jeffers & Co. can stimulate our community to reach more and greater achievements.
Related: Introducing Colman Yards: A first look at the vision for the future of the Barber-Colman complex
This guest letter is from Sandra (Sandy) Tower of Rockford.
Howard D. Colman was an inventor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of the Barber-Colman Company who lived and worked in Rockford in the early 20th Century.