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- Collection: Business Exteriors, 20th Century, Rockford, Illinois
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"Giant" Barber and Tobacco Shop.
Four people pose outside the "Giant" barber and tobacco shop, which also served as a residence, at 1616 W. State Street. A giant barber pole is on the extreme left of the porch.
"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."
Aerial view of Rockford Register Star between bridges.
This black and white photograph, possibly used in the Rockford Register Star newspaper, depicts the News Tower building at 97 E. State Street, on the east side of the Rock River between bridges: the State Street Bridge (lower) and the Chestnut Street…
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…
Aerial view of Rockford Register Star building and parking lot.
This black and white photograph, possibly used in the Rockford Register Star newspaper, depicts the News Tower building at 97 E. State Street, with its parking lot to the left, the Rock River to the right, and East State Street turning into the State…
Aerial View of Rockford Register Star Building.
This view of the newspaper building, located at 97 E. State Street, on the east side of the Rock River, looks west at the State Street bridge and Rockford's downtown area beyond that on the west side of the river.
Ahlstrand Meat Market.
A fuzzy photograph of a man sitting outside Ahlstrand Meat Market,102 7th Street, date unknown.
Ahlstrand's Meat Market.
Black and white photograph of Ahlstrand's Meat Market storefront, located at 102 7th Street.The man in the picture could be Julius Ahlstrand, son of the proprietor, Carl August Ahlstrand, born October 18, 1861 in Skovelz, Sweden, who came to Rockford…
Alpine State Bank.
A view depicting the Alpine State Bank building, 4401 Highcrest Center, near the corner of North Alpine and Highcrest Roads, on Rockford's east side, looking west from Alpine Road.
Alpine State Bank.
This view shows the Alpine State Bank building, 4401 Highcrest Center, near the corner of North Alpine and Highcrest Roads, on Rockford's east side. For a frontal view, see photo 2009.21.8.
American Insurance Company.
Depiction of the stately and columned American Insurance Company at 302 N. Main Street in Rockford's downtown district. For an additional view, see photo 2010.73.13..
Anderson's Garage.
The sign for Anderson's Garage, 123 S. 1st Street, advertises "General Repairing, Car Washing, & Storage." Three men stand by a towtruck hauling a wrecked automobile. Johnson Pen Co. can be seen to the right.
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.
Auburndale Cash Grocery.
This black and white photograph shows the Auburndale Cash Grocery, 1436 N. Main Street, from across Main Street. Several people pose outside the building and signs advertising products are displayed on the store's front, particularly for Old Dutch…
Auburndale Grocery.
This black and white photograph depicts the Auburndale Cash Grocery at 1436 N. Main Street. Several people pose outside the building and signs advertising products are displayed on the store's front, particularly for Old Dutch Cleanser. For an…
B. J. Bartlett Grocery.
This grainy photograph depicts five employees with aprons (three men and two women) outside B. J. Bartlett Groceries at 902 Grant Avenue. The awning proclaims "Bartlett & Skinner." Baskets on the store's porch display fruits and vegetables. A…
Beale's Jewelry Store with Scaffolding.
A photograph showing a scaffold in front of Beale's Jewelry store at 406 E. State Street.
Beale's Jewelry Store.
This color photograph shows Beale's Jewelry store at 406 E. State Street.
Beale's Jewelry Store.
This color photograph shows Beale's Jewelry store at 406 E. State Street.
Beale's Jewelry Store.
This color photograph shows Beale's Jewelry store at 406 E. State Street.
Beale's Jewelry Store.
This color photograph shows Beale's Jewelry store at 406 E. State Street.
Bedwell & Herrick Coal Company.
With a bicycle in front, a man stands in the doorway of the expansive Bedwell & Herrick Coal Company at 202 E. State Street, which offered wood, coke, and charcoal for sale.
Blacksmith Shop.
This black and white photograph shows a blacksmith shop in Harlem, Illinois that was converted into a garage and store.
Bliss Printing Company.
Photograph of the Bliss Printing Company building, located at 317-319 Mulberry Street.
Block and Kuhl Company.
A black and white nighttime photograph depicting the B & K, Block and Kuhl, Company, which was located at 315 W. State Street from 1950 to 1959 and at 516-518 E. State Street from 1960 and after.
Camelot Towers.
The Camelot Towers office building, 1415 E. State Street, was part of and next to Swedish-American Hospital.
Car in 100 Block of East State Street.
A photograph depicting a car in the 100 block of East State Street, just east of the Rock River. The Rockford Register Star News Tower, 97 E. State Street, looms at the extreme right.
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.
Carlson Motor Company.
A black and white photograph showing the Carlson Motor Company showroom at night, located at 1135-1137 Charles Street, promoting the Oakland "6" and the Pontiac "6."
Cities Service Station.
The Cities Service gas station,in the 300 block of Elm Street, is adjoined by Hayes Diner and the Greyhound Lines Bus Depot. In the background is the turret of the William Brown Building and part of the Nelson Hotel sign.
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.
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.
Construction at Fordham Dam
This photograph depicts section of the buildings at Fordham Dam on the Rock River.
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.
Construction of Fordham Dam
Stamped "Nov. 22, 1955," this photograph shows several workers, some above ground level and others below, during construction of the Fordham Dam.
Construction of Fordham Dam
Stamped "Nov. 22, 1955," this black and white photograph pictures workers, above and beneath ground level, constructing the Fordham Dam on the Rock River.
Construction of Fordham Dam
Stamped "Nov. 22, 1955," this photograph depicts below grade construction work featuring a 24 inch water pipe installed in the building of the Fordham Dam.
Construction of Fordham Dam
Depiction of construction work on the site of the Fordham Dam.
Construction of Fordham Dam
A worker looks on at the Fordham Dam construction site at 711 N. Main Street.
Construction of Fordham Dam
Men and machines converge on construction work for the Fordham Dam on the Rock River.
Construction of Fordham Dam
A photograph depicting a portion of the Fordham Dam on the Rock River
Construction of Fordham Dam.
Dated April 19, 1946, this black and white photograph shows workers beneath ground level during the construction of the Fordham Dam on the Rock River.
Construction of Fordham Dam.
Stamped "Nov. 29, 1955," this black and white photograph shows below ground level construction on the Fordham Dam.
Construction of Fordham Dam.
This photograph shows below ground structural work for the Fordham Dam.
Construction of Fordham Dam.
A completed pipe flume is in place for supplying emergency water. For a view from the opposite direction, see photo 2012.16.8.
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.
Construction of Jefferson Street Bridge.
Photograph depicting the construction of the Jefferson Street Bridge, showing housetops to the right and workers to the left.
Construction of Sears.
This photograph depicts a dump truck unloading at the curb of the Sears construction site, 711 N. Main, looking north up that street.