About Downtown Business Center

The Downtown Business Center was built in 1964. It replaced the building that housed the Third National Bank from 1864 to 1958, when it became First National Bank. Made of granite and Indiana limestone, it features an overhanging roof and precast waffled ceiling over the first-floor bank. The office tower features a similar overhang, making the four-story building one of the most recognizable structures in the city.

Building Amenities

The 46,325 square-foot building is currently anchored by the Rockford IceHogs, AHL Affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks, a law firm on the 2nd floor, Watt Global media company on the 3rd floor, and IMEG, a civil engineering firm on the 4th floor.

Neighborhood Highlights

In addition to Restaurant Row's fine dining, the booming urban corridor features luxury lofts, coffee shops and downtown retail like the Fred VanVleet Store, Distinguished Gentleman Menswear, Minglewood, Salvaged by Sonya, Runner's Image, 501 Threads and Groundfloor Skateboards. Social hotspots include CJ's Public House, Carlyle Brewing Company, The Standard and The Office night club.

Restaurant Row

From the corner of N. Second and East State streets to the Rock River, Rockford's Restaurant Row is home to some of the city's finest eateries: Irish Rose, Abreo, Deli Italia, Vintage @501, Sisters Thai Cafe, Kuma's, Wired Cafe, Woodfire Brick Oven Pizza, Capri, Omakase and Taco Betty's.

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