In 1887, George Bradley & Son, a successful partnership founded on family traditions of construction and craftsmanship, made a commitment to uphold the highest standards of design and engineering in their practice, while also serving Rockford and surrounding communities as an emerging resource for architectural and engineering services. These evolutionary steps taken to ensure their success at the dawn of the 20th century represent the birth of the present corporation of Bradley & Bradley Architects & Engineers, PC. George Bradley initially offered design and building construction services in Rockford in 1855. His business soon evolved into a design and construction material supply when he opened a sawing and planning mill. George formed a partnership with his son Charles Wyman (C. W.) Bradley in 1880. As the need for local timber and boards diminished, the mill was closed. In 1887, George Bradley and Son relocated their offices to the newly constructed Brown Building. Their services were limited to the architectural and engineering design of buildings. The partnership continued until George's retirement in 1897. Selected Projects from the initial 10 years are: Garrison School. Upon his father's retirement, C.W. Bradley continued as a sole proprietor until 1922, except for the period from 1899 to 1904 when he formed a partnership with Frank Carpenter called, Bradley & Carpenter. Selected projects from 1897 to 1922 are: Indian Hill Manor, Memorial Hall, Carnegie Library, Rhinehart Residence, and Masonic Temple. In 1922, CW.'s son, Harold Smith Bradley joined his father and the partnership was named Bradley & Bradley. Harold had graduated from the University of Illinois in 1915 and gained seven years of experience before returning to Rockford. The partnership continued until 1946, when C.W. retired at the age of 83. Selected projects from 1922 to 1946 are: Rockford Armory and Eastern Star Masonic Home. In 1946, Harold's son, Charles Mac Arthur Bradley, replaced his grandfather, C. W., in the partnership. Chuck graduated from the University of Illinois in 1940, gaining several years of experience, both in private practice and serving in the Army Engineering Corps before returning home. In 1957, Bradley & Bradley was incorporated with Harold and Chuck being the principal stockholders. 1983 saw Harold retire as Chuck's son, William Charles Bradley, joined the firm. Bill had graduated from the University of Illinois in 1978 with a degree in Architecture. In 1980, having worked for two years, Bill returned to further his education at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, graduating in 1983 with a degree in Architectural Engineering. Selected projects from 1946 to 1983 are: Streator High School, Singer Home Center, River Bluff Nursing Home, J.F.K. Middle School, and Starr Science Center. Bill assumed a leadership role in the company, which expanded services provided to its clients. In 1991, the name Bradley & Bradley, Inc. was changed to Bradley & Bradley Architects & Engineers, PC, more accurately representing its position as a Professional Corporation. Bill's untimely death in 1996 hurt his family, friends and clients. Because Chuck & Bill believed in developing their employees, Philip H. Fadden, who joined the firm in 1979 and Helmuth Redschlag, who joined the firm in 1985, stepped in to carry on. Selected projects from 1978 to 1996 are: Rock Valley College Projects and Erie High School. In 1998, Chuck Bradley accepted an offer from Phil Fadden, Helmuth Redschlag and Frank St. Angel (who joined the firm in 1997) to purchase Bradley & Bradley Architects & Engineers, PC and maintain its name, integrity and ideals. On January 1, 2001 ownership transferred to the new stockholders. Chuck continues to serve on the Board of Directors. Selected projects since 1996 include: Illinois ASBO/NIU, Harlem High School, and Morrison Junior High School.