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- Collection: Churches and Places of Worship, Rockford, Illinois
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The Great Bethel Baptist Church Male Chorus
Poster promoting a concert of Negro Spirituals, gospels and hymns by The Great Bethel Baptist Church Male Chorus under the direction of Mrs. E. Beverly Allen. Bethel Baptist Church was an African American church.
Second Congregational Church
Second Congregational Church located at 318 North Church Street.
Gospel Male Chorus
The Gospel Male Chorus of Swedish Mission Tabernacle Covenant Church, located at Kishwaukee Street and Third Avenue .
Mission Tabernacle Church
Mission Tabernacle Church's Young Peoples Society posed in front of the church, located at 330 Kishwaukee Street. Swedish immigrants organized the Mission Tabernacle Church June 1, 1875 under the name of Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Mission Society.…
First Presbyterian Church
Looking west at First Presbyterian Church, located at 406 North Main Street. The church was formed in 1854. A simple building called the "Little Brown Church" was used until a permanent building was built in 1862 on West State Street. A larger…
Confirmation Class
The 1966 confirmation class at Court Street Methodist Church, located at 215 North Court Street.
Court Street Methodist Church
Looking east at Court Street Methodist Church, located at 205-213 North Court Street. North Court Street is left to right between the church and the parking lot.
State Street Baptist Church Choir
The choir at the State Street Baptist Church, located at 1135 East State Street. The Pastor, Reverend Mahlon M. Day is seated at the front.
Churches and Scouting
Three generations of women in Girl Scout uniforms; L to R, Ann Stewart, Louise "Johnnie" Schulz Stewart, Annette Shoudy Stewart. This Girl Scout troop was affiliated with the Unitarian Church. The church was founded in 1841 by early first settlers to…
State Street Baptist Church Choir
Appears to be the choir inside the State Street Baptist Church, located at 1135 East State Street. They appear to be in the choir loft with the organ pipes behind them. In front is the organist at the organ and the Reverend Mahlon M. Day at the…
State Street Baptist Church Choir
Appears to be the choir standing on the steps of the State Street Baptist Church, located at 1135 East State Street. The men stand behind the women, who are all in white dresses. The Reverend Mahlon M. Day is in front with his arms crossed.
Old Temple Baptist Church
"79th Illinois Swedish Baptist Conference May 22-23, 1935, Rockford, Ill." Hosted by First Swedish Baptist Church, 530 8th Street. In 1939 First Swedish Baptist changed its name to Temple Baptist Church.
Churches Along North Church Street
Looking north along North Church Street. In 1908, J.B. Ralston & Son Hardware is located at 122 North Church Street, the First Baptist Church at 126 North Church Street and further north at 324 North Church Street is Second Congregational Church.
Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Looking east across North Court Street at the Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church located at 215 North Court Street. Jefferson Street is at the left lower corner diagonally to the center.
Winnebago United Methodist Church
Winnebago United Methodist Church located at 213 South Elida Street, Winnebago, Illinois. In 1888 the Congregational Church sold their building to the United Methodist Church.
First Lutheran Sanctuary
The Sanctuary at First Lutheran Church, located at 225 South Third Street. First Lutheran was organized January 15, 1854 with the first church at the corner of North First Street and Lafayette Avenue. The current building was built in 1883.
Court Street United Methodist Church
View of West State Street from Church Street. Court Street Methodist Church is at the right. The Second Methodist Episcopal Church was organized January 1852. Construction on a west side church started in 1853 on a lot on the west side of Court…
First Methodist Church
First Methodist Church built in 1846 at 2019 South Second Street, where the Centennial United Methodist Church now stands.
First Congregational Church
First Congregational Church built by Germanicus Kent and George W. Brinkerhoff on the southwest corner of South Church and Green Streets in 1838. The Second Congregational Church was organized in 1849, and used the original building 1849 - 1858.
First Baptist Church of Rockford, Illinois
The First Baptist Society was established in Rockford December 22, 1838. The congregation met in a hall of Dr. George Haskell's store building which was on the northwest corner of West State and North Main Streets. In 1840, a frame meeting house was…
State Street Baptist Church
State Street Baptist Church located at 1135 East State Street, at the junction with Third and Kishwaukee Streets. A horse is at a water trough. The Norman Clark Flour and Feed is at right.
First Presbyterian Church 75th Anniversary
First Presbyterian Church, located at 406 North Main Street. The church was formed in 1854. A simple building called the "Little Brown Church" was used until a permanent building was built in 1862 on West State Street. A larger building was dedicated…
Church Steeple
An unidentified church, believed to be in Rockford. The steeple is made of wood and the spire is shingled. "Steeple" is an architectural term for a tall tower on a building that is topped with a spire and often includes a belfry. Steeples are common…
Harlem United Methodist Church
Plans started in 1845 to organize a Methodist church in Harlem Township with services taking place in a one-room schoolhouse. Education and worship were important to this farming community. In 1871, a church was built at 8509 North Alpine Road.
State Street Baptist Choir
The Choir at the State Street Baptist Church, located at 1135 East State Street. The Pastor, Reverend Mahlon M. Day, is seated at the front.
Harlem United Methodist Church
Harlem Methodist Church. The church began in 1845 with services in a one-room schoolhouse in Harlem Township. In 1871, a church was built at 8509 North Alpine Road, with an adjacent cemetery.
Reverend John F. Reagan
Reverend John F. Reagan conducting Christmas mass and Holy Communion to 550 on the USS Prairie somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. John Reagan served as an Associate Pastor at St. Patrick Parish 1946 - 1950 and Pastor 1957 - 1960. St. Patrick Parish was…
1916 Confirmation Class, Swedish Mission Tabernacle Church.
Class photo of students making their confirmation in 1916 at "Sv Ev Mission Kyr Kans" (Swedish Mission Tabernacle Church at Kishwaukee Street and 3rd Avenue) with Reverend August Erickson. Top Row: Fern Rein, Maggie Benetson, Edna Johnson, Myrtle…
Ohave Sholom Synagogue Rabbi Abraham Danzig
Rabbi Abraham Danzig sits at his desk. Danzig was Rabbi of the Ohave Sholom Synagogue at 728 1st Avenue from 1943 to 1947.
Ohave Sholom Hebrew School Chanukah Festival performance by Kindergarteners
Kindergarteners at the Ohave Sholom Synagogue Hebrew School perform as part of the 1952 Chanukah Festival. The Synagogue was located at 728 1st Avenue in Rockford.
Ohave Sholom Hebrew School Chanukah Festival Skit
Students from the Ohave Sholom Synagogue Hebrew School perform a skit during the 1952 Chanukah Festival at Ohave Sholom Synagogue. The Synagogue was located at 728 1st Avenue.
Ohave Sholom Hebrew School Chanukah Festival Choral Performance
Dr. A. H. Coren leads Hebrew School students in song during the 1952 Chanukah Festival at Ohave Sholom Synagogue. The Synagogue was located at 728 1st Avenue.
Ohave Sholom Hebrew School Purim Festival Responsive Readings
Elissa Natelson leads a responsive reading of the 23rd Psalm as part of the 1953 Purim Festival at the Ohave Sholom Synagogue's Hebrew School. The Synagogue was located at 728 1st Avenue.
Ohave Sholom Hebrew School Purim Festival performance by Kindergarteners
Kindergarteners at the Ohave Sholom Synagogue Hebrew School perform as part of the 1953 Purim Festival. The Synagogue was located at 728 1st Avenue in Rockford.
Ohave Sholom Hebrew School Purim Festival
Ohave Sholom Synagogue Hebrew School students perform as part of the 1953 Purim festival. The Synagogue was located at 728 1st Avenue in Rockford.
The dedication service of the Ohave Sholom Synagogue on Guilford Road
The congregation of the Ohave Sholom Synagogue dedicates their new home at 3730 Guilford Road.
Dedication of the Ohave Sholom Synagogue on Guilford Road
Congregants stand at the entrance of the new Ohave Sholom Synagogue at 3730 Guilford Road as Rabbi Dov Rosenblum (standing outside the right hand door) leads dedication ceremonies.
Ohave Sholom Synagogue Torah Procession
Ohave Sholom Synagogue Rabbi Dov Rosenblum, leads the Torah procession as the congregation leaves their temple building at 728 1st Avenue to move into their new home at 3730 Guilford Road.
Rabbi Rosenblum Blows the Shofar
Rabbi Dov Rosenblum blows the shofar, a ram's horn, to call the Ohave Sholom congregation together to worship as part of ceremony marking the congregation's move from 728 1st Avenue to their new home at 3730 Guilford Road.
Final Services at Ohave Sholom's Synagogue on 1st Avenue
Members of Ohave Sholom Synagogue end their services at the Synagogue at 728 1st Avenue before processing to their new home at 3730 Guilford Road. Rabbi Dov Rosenblum hold the Torah at the far right.
Ohave Sholom Synagogue Moves to Guilford Road Synagogue
Ohave Sholom Synagogue Rabbi Dov Rosenblum, center, exits the temple building at 728 1st Avenue and begins the Torah procession to the congregation's new home at 3730 Guilford Road.
Untitled [church building]
This black and white photograph depicts a building that appears church-like; however, there is no information on the postcard that gives the name of the building or its location.
Untitled [child in front of church]
This sepia-toned photograph shows a child standing in front of an unidentified church building. It is unclear what church this is or its location.
Swedish Free Church, Rockford, Ill.
This color photograph shows the church building located at 427 South 6th Street in Rockford's Mid-town section.
Centennial Methodist Episcopal Church, Rockford, Ill.
This black and white photograph captures the immense, Gothic-style church building located at South 2nd and Oak Streets. Part of the handwritten message on the front wishes "a peaceful Thanksgiving." The card is postmarked from Rockford IL in…
Centennial Methodist Episcopal Church, Rockford, Ill.
This color photograph shows the red brick facade and green roof of this church building located at South 2nd and Oak Streets.
Christian Science Church and Park, Rockford, Ill.
This color photograph displays the building's classical lines and dome as well as a good portion of the grounds. The church is located at 515 North Main Street. This card is postmarked from Rockford IL in 1915 with a one cent postage stamp.
Christian Science Church, Rockford, Ill.
This color rendering shows the classical style of this church building with its six-columned portico. The church is located at 515 North Main Street. This card is postmarked from Rockford IL on July 22, 1914 with a one cent postage stamp.
State Street Evangelical Church, Rockford, Ill.
This black and white photograph shows the church, located at West State Street and North Sunset Avenue.
State Street Baptist Church, Rockford, Ill.
This black and white photograph shows the church building in the background with its high spire and a horse-drawn wagon in the foreground within the wide intersection expanse. The church is located at the intersection of East State, North Third, and…