SWEDISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF ROCKFORD
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Museum Collections

Come visit the museum and explore the beautiful historic Erlander Home and the upper galleries that include the new Immigrant Gallery, featuring founding
​ Rockford Swedish families! 
Collections Statement:
The Erlander House Museum explores the life and cultural heritage of John and Mary Erlander from the years 1872- 1900, and shows the impact of an immigrant family in the Rockford community. The Swedish Historical Society currently collects and documents artifacts that pertain to  John Erlander's life and legacy and the lives of the occupants of the Erlander Home Museum. We actively seek materials related to John Erlander, his wives Christine (Stina Cajsa) Pettersdötter Erlander  and Inga Stina Pettersdötter Erlander; and his eight children (in particular, Mary Erlander).  Material related to business ventures including the Erlander & Johnson tailor shop, Rockford Union Furniture Co., Excelsior Furniture Co., Central Furniture Co., Rockford Brick Company,( etc.) as well as documents related to his political life and the families philanthropic enterprises are of interest to us.

The Swedish Historical Society will not accept artifacts that are mailed or left unattended on the museum campus. Items that are left unattended or mailed to the museum without prior consent of museum staff or board members will be considered property of the Society and may be disposed of in any manner the Society deems fit. If you would like to submit an object/artifact for consideration of the collection committee, please call or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment with the office.

The Swedish Historical Society also does not currently provide any language translation services. 


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Erlander Home Museum
​ 404 S. 3rd Street,
​Rockford, IL 61104
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Nordic Cultural Center
327 S. 3rd Street,
​Rockford, IL 61104

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​Mailing Address:
404 S. 3rd Street , Rockford, IL 61104

Offices are located:
327 S. 3rd Street, Rockford, IL 61104

The office is open Tuesday- Friday

Phone: 815-963-5559
Email: [email protected]

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  • About
    • Mission & Values
    • Contact & Subscribe
  • Erlander Home Museum
    • Erlander Family History
    • Museum Collections
    • Tours
  • Nordic Cultural Center
    • Rentals
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Midsommar 2025
  • Resources
    • Visit Us
    • Our Partners
    • Visit Sweden
  • Support
    • Membership
    • Volunteering
    • Make a donation >
      • Donate as a business or foundation