RIPS members research and lead tours to various parts of Rock Island to point out architectural styles as well as history. All proceeds from the tour benefit the work of the Rock Island Preservation Society, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of our built historic heritage. Since 1981, the society has led the community in the education of our citizens about historic preservation. The Rock Island Preservation Ordinance, which has earned statewide respect, resulted from efforts initiated by the Society.

Some of our recent tours include the following:

Long View Park - 2008 (Booklet)
Booklet of park's history and development, created by Friends of Long View for their celebration of the park's anniversary. (Available on this site, since Friends currently does not have a web site.)

Watch Hill - 2007 Audio Tour

Watch Hill - 2007 (Brochure)

Other tours:

Broadway Tour - Spencer Place

Broadway - Other Tours Available
These Broadway tour resources are available through the Rock Island Preservation Commission and the Broadway Historic District Association.

Tour Yesterday, 1999