How did the park affect Rochelle?

[CShaveRR]

The man who thought of the park in Rochelle was not (at least initially) a railfan. He had the city's interests in mind. I'm sure, in his position, he could give you the facts and figures you are looking for (and I don't see how they could be anything but positive):

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Good luck!

[Anonymous]

It improved Rochelle's Economy brought new Hotel, Gas and Resterant Revenue

[JoeKoh]

I cant tell you about rochelle but in Deshler they have a lot of people at times at crossroads park and an annual celebration each summer.On new years day saw a father and son from New Jersey.The Bartlow twp historical society have put up a shelter house and have more improvements planned.
stay safe
joe

[Anonymous]

I'm doing some research for my park plan for Brunswick, and I was wondering if anyone had some stats from how the park in Rochelle Ill. improved the town, so I can use it to convince Brunswick to at least look into the park, and to show that it will eventually pay for itself. Any info will help!