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- Collection: Business Exteriors, 20th Century, Rockford, Illinois
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Lot across from Rockford Register Star Building.
This photograph shows the parking lot just to the east of the Rockford Register Star newspaper building located at 97 E. State Street, near the State Street Bridge and the Rock River.
View of the Rockford Register Star from across the Rock River.
This view is looking east across the Rock River at the Rockford Register Star News Tower and newspaper building located at 97 E. State Street.
Entrance to Rockford Register Star Building.
This photograph depicts the art deco entrance to the Rockford Register Star newspaper building located at 97 E. State Street. The State Street Bridge and the Rock River are off camera just past this photo's right border.
Rockford Register Star News Building next to the Rock River.
This view is looking east across the Rock River at the flags flying atop the Rockford Register Star News Building at 97 E. State Street.
Rock River and Rockford Register Star Building.
This view shows the Rockford Register Star newspaper building, 97 E. State Street, at the east edge of the Rock River.
Car in front of Rockford Register Star.
A photograph depicting a car parked in front of the east side of the newspaper building where the loading docks are located, around the corner from the News Tower at 97 E. State Street. The address on the doors here reads 107-111.
Angled View of Rockford Register Star Exterior Wall.
This extreme close-up view looks down the west wall of the Rockford Register Star newspaper building, 97 E. State Street, which faces the Rock River.
Aerial View of Rockford Register Star Building and East Side of the Rock River.
An aerial view looking north, depicting the Rock River on the left and the News Tower building of the Rockford Register Star at 97 E. State Street. The State Street Bridge is in the lower part of the photo and the Jefferson Street Bridge spans the…
Rockford Daily Republic.
This photograph depicts the Daily Republic newspaper building, with automobiles and even a motorcycle parked in front. For another view, see photo 2001.15.39.
Daily Republic.
A view looking east across the Rock River at the Daily Republic newspaper building, 98 E. State Street, a forerunner of Rockford newspapers. Also see photo 2001.15.38.
Rockford Register Star Building.
This photograph looks up the east side of the Rockford Register Star News Tower at 97 E. State Street where a demolished structure has made way for newspaper building renovations. Also see photos 2001.15.55a and 2001.15.55b.
Rockford Register Star Building Construction Area.
A view of the east side of the Rockford Register Star building at 97 E. State Street, where a foundation has been dug for construction in renovations and expansion.
Rockford Register Star Building Looking South.
This photograph looks south from East State Street at an area of construction next to the Rockford Register Star News Tower at 97 E. State Street.
Rockford Register Star Building Looking South.
A view looking south from East State Street at an area of clean-up next to the Rockford Register Star News Tower at 97 E. State Street. A van is seen in shadow where construction will soon expand the newspaper building property. For an additional…
Rockford Register Star Building Looking South.
A view looking south from East State Street at an area of clean-up next to the Rockford Register Star News Tower at 97 E. State Street. A van is seen in shadow where construction will soon expand the newspaper building property. For an additional…
Rockford Register Star Building Looking South.
This photograph looks south from East State Street at an area of construction next to the Rockford Register Star News Tower at 97 E. State Street. Also see photos 2001.15.51 and 2001.15.53b.
Rockford Register Star Building Looking South.
This photograph looks south from East State Street at an area of construction next to the Rockford Register Star News Tower at 97 E. State Street. Also see photo 2001.15.53a.
Rockford Register Star Building.
A photograph depicting the east side of the Rockford Register Star News Tower, 97 E. State Street, where a demolished structure has made way for renovations to the newspaper building. The State Street Bridge is to the right as well as a view of…
Rockford Register Star Building.
A photograph depicting the east side of the Rockford Register Star News Tower, 97 E. State Street, where a demolished structure has made way for renovations to the newspaper building. State Street Bridge is to the right as well as a view of buildings…
Rockford Register Star Building, Extreme Close-Up.
This photograph looks straight up the east side of the Rockford Register Star News Tower at 97 E. State Street where a demolished structure has made way for newspaper building renovations.
Rockford Register Star Building, Extreme Close-Up.
This photograph looks straight up the east side of the Rockford Register Star News Tower at 97 E. State Street where a demolished structure has made way for newspaper building renovations. Also see photo 2001.15.55a.
East Side of Rockford Register Star Building.
A view of the east side of the Rockford Register Star News Tower, 97 E. State Street, where a demolished structure has made room for newspaper building renovations and construction of additional parking area. The State Street Bridge is to the right…
East Side of Rockford Register Star Building.
A view of the east side of the Rockford Register Star News Tower, 97 E. State Street, where a demolished structure has made room for newspaper building renovations and construction of additional parking area. State Street Bridge is to the right as…
Crosswalk to the east of Rockford Register Star Building.
This photograph depicts the crosswalk to the east of the Rockford Register Star News Tower, 97 E. State Street, showing a cordoned construction area next to the building.
Times Theater.
Construction of the Times Theater, 226 N. Main Street, underway in a winter scene with bundled pedestrians crossing the street.
Bliss Printing Company.
Photograph of the Bliss Printing Company building, located at 317-319 Mulberry Street.
Rockford Gas Company.
This photograph depicts the Rockford Gas Company offices at 201 Mulberry Street. The plant was located at 501 S. Avon Street.
Miller Steak House.
This view shows the Miller Steak House and Cocktail Lounge at 112 S. Church Street.
Miller Steak House.
A photograph of Miller Steak House, located at 112 S. Church Street. For a similar view, see photo 2006.82.24c.
Winnebago Home for the Aged.
View of the building, with its columned entrance, and the grounds surrounding the Winnebago Home for the Aged at 408 N. Horsman Street.
Winnebago Home for the Aged.
View of the building, with its columned entrance, and the grounds surrounding the Winnebago Home for the Aged at 408 N. Horsman Street. For a similar depiction, see photo 2006.82.27a.
Hess Brothers.
This photograph, from February 1973, shows the demolition of the Hess Brothers building at 516-518 E. State Street. The Hess Brothers store closed in 1958.
The Last of the Hess Brothers.
This photograph is labeled as the last of the Hess Brothers building being demolished in February 1973. The Hess Brothers store closed in 1958. For an additional view, see photo 2006.84.1.
"Topping" Day
A group of overcoated businessmen are about to be hoisted by a crane to place a U.S. flag atop a rising structure in a construction site. The platform holding the men is labeled "Associated General Contractors of America."
Crane Company Building.
This black and white photograph depicts the Crane Company, plumbing supplies, at 800 S. Main Street. Notice the Rockford Iron Works building next door.
Smith Oil Service Station.
Two gentlemen wait in their car at the pumps while an attendant services their automobile at the Smith Oil Service Station, 1104 Kilburn Avenue.
Rockford City Hall.
This black and white photograph depicts the City Hall building, with its distinctive clock tower, at 124 S. 1st Street, on the corner of 1st and Walnut Streets.
Nelson Hotel.
This view shows the massive Hotel Nelson building located at 306 S. Main Street.
Superior Ice Trucks.
Superior Ice Distilled Water trucks parked at the curb display signage reading "181 Morgan Street, Plum Coal Co." Belching factory smokestacks can be seen in the left background as well as a water tower to the right behind the Blackhawk Furniture…
Downtown Rockford, West of the Rock River.
To the right in this photograph is Hanley Furniture Co., with its name on the building's side; beyond this to the far right towers the Amerock/Tapco building; and to the left of Hanley's is the Nelson Hotel. Areas in the photo's middle were…
Camelot Towers.
The Camelot Towers office building, 1415 E. State Street, was part of and next to Swedish-American Hospital.
Rockford Public Library and Jefferson Street Bridge, under construction.
This view looks west across the Rock River at the Rockford Public Library located at 215 N. Wyman Street. To the right is the Jefferson Street Bridge under construction.
Construction of Jefferson Street Bridge.
This photograph shows the construction of the Jefferson Street Bridge. In the center is the Rockford Wholesale Grocery Company, which was located at 220-232 N. Walter.
Faust Hotel.
This photograph depicts the construction of the Faust Hotel, which opened in 1929 at 618-634 E. State Street at 4th Street.
Closer View of the Faust Hotel.
This photograph depicts the construction of the Faust Hotel, which opened in 1929 at 618-634 E. State Street at 4th Street.
Construction of Faust Hotel.
This photograph depicts the construction of the Faust Hotel, which opened in 1929 at 618-634 E. State Street at 4th Street.
Construction of Faust Hotel.
This photograph depicts the construction of the Faust Hotel, which opened in 1929 at 618-634 E. State Street at 4th Street.
Construction of Faust Hotel.
This photograph depicts the almost-finished construction of the Faust Hotel, which opened in 1929 at 618-634 E. State Street at 4th Street.
Completion of Faust Hotel.
This photograph depicts the completion of construction on the Faust Hotel, which opened in 1929 at 618-634 E. State Street at 4th Street.
Manufacturers National Bank.
View depicting the Manufacturers National Bank, 427-429 E. State Street, which later became City Hall.