In the late 1800s, a stretch of Moline's 11th Avenue between 7th and 13th streets was dubbed Millionaire's Row, a reference to the magnificent homes that had been built on the bluff by well-to-do business and civic leaders, most of them associated with the John Deere family.
Several of the homes have been lost through the years, but a majority remain under the stewardship of thoughtful owners.
Among them is the 1901 Ball-Rosborough House, named for John Deere's nephew and the nephew's son, located on the corner of 11th Avenue and 13th Street.
Current owner Jolene Keeney is no relation to the Deeres, but she is honored to live in the old home and intends to restore the turreted, Queen Anne-style brick home to showplace status.
"They (the builders) showed so much strength, love and commitment when they built these old houses, and it is an honor to carry on the traditions that were started here," she said one recent day while giving a tour of her home.
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