ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Standing nearly 50 feet tall at Sinnissippi Park, the steel sculpture known as “Symbol” has been a local landmark for decades and continues to spark curiosity and ...

A time of economic shifts and technological advances, the 1980s left a lasting imprint on the greater Rockford area.

Symbol cost $117,216 and was financed with local donations and a federal arts grant. Cash contributions of more than $51,000 accounted for the biggest chunk of the money.

What does Rockford's landmark 'Symbol' sculpture represent? Posted: April 30, 2025 | Last updated: July 10, 2025. The nearly 50-foot piece was first erected in 1978 in the middle of a downtown street.

ROCKFORD, Ill. — Today the Midway Village Museum marked the 45th birthday of an iconic local landmark with a Facebook Post. The sculpture was originally located at the corner of State Street and ...

Question: What is the story behind Rockford’s symbol, and what does it symbolize? – Sheila Kitzman, Roscoe Answer: This is another one of those questions I’ve been asked over the years that ...

Columnist Jim Hagerty takes a look at the history of Rockford's "Symbol" and what it symbolizes. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800 ...