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- Collection: Business Exteriors, 20th Century, Rockford, Illinois
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Construction of Sears.
Sidewalk and utility construction for the Sears building project, 711 N. Main, looking south along that street toward the Coronado Theatre.
Construction of Sears.
A black and white photograph depicting work between street and curb for the Sears building project on N. Main Street.
Construction of Sears.
A depiction showing sidewalk and utility construction for the Sears building project in front of the Illinois National Guard Armory (right), which was next door and just south of Sears. Notice Albert Carlson Used Cars, 612 N. Main Street, on the…
Construction of Sears.
This view looks across N. Main Street at the Sears building and workers at the curb in front of the store's parking lot at 711 N. Main Street.
Construction of Sears.
This photograph captures the emerging west facade of the Sears building facing Main Street at 711 N. Main.
Construction of Sears.
This photograph looks north along Main Street toward the Sears store (right), 711 N. Main Street, under construction.
Construction of Sears.
This photograph, looking across N. Main Street, depicts the west facade of the Sears store under construction. Note the Sears Roebuck sign in front of the bare trees to the left of the building.
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.
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.
D.J. Stewart and Company renovations.
With a crane in the street and workers atop scaffolding, this black and white photograph shows renovations being done to the D. J. Stewart and Company building at 115 S. Main Street. For additional views, see photos 78.41.8 and 78.41.6.
D.J. Stewart and Company.
A black and white photograph depicting the D. J. Stewart and Company building, 115 S. Main Street, in downtown Rockford, with its three-arched entranceways.
D.J. Stewart and Company.
Full frontal view of the D. J. Stewart and Company building, 115 S. Main Street, erected in 1890. For a depiction of later alterations, see photo 78.41.6.
D.J. Stewart Building.
This black and white photograph shows the D. J. Stewart building, 115 S. Main Street, in downtown Rockford. Duncan James Men's Wear occupies the corner.
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.
Detail view at Fordham Dam
A view of the bank of the Rock Rive at Fordham Dam.
Details of the Fordham Dam
This photograph shows details of the Fordham Dam on the Rock River.
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…
E & W Clothing House.
View of the store front and display windows of E & W Clothing House, located at 118-124 S. Main Street.
East Jefferson Residence.
A view depicting a residence, 729 E. Jeffereson Street at E. 5th Street. The sign for the Hotel Faust, on E. State Street, is visible to the far left. The back of the photograph bears a label for Third Securities Corporation (Real Estate, Loans,…
East Side of Rockford Register Star Building.
A photograph depicting the east side of the Rockford Register Star building at 97 E. State Street, where demolition has made way for renovations above and below ground level.
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…
Emerson Manufacturing Company.
A group of men and women in formal business attire pose on the steps of the Emerson Manufacturing Company office at 601 S. Main Street. Railroad boxcars can be seen to the left.
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.
Fabrick's Store, Harlem Village.
A black and white photograph showing the two-story residential-looking building that housed Fabrick's Store in Loves Park.
Faust Hotel.
This photograph depicts the construction of the Faust Hotel, which opened in 1929 at 618-634 E. State Street at 4th Street.
Fordham Dam
Men and machines are seen at the edge of the icy Rock River during work on the Fordham Dam.
Fordham Dam detail
A photograph showing an inlet of the Rock River at the Fordham Dam.
Fordham Dam Section
Fordham Dam on the Rock River.
Forest City National Bank.
A color photograph showing the corner building that was the Forest City National Bank at 401-403 West State Street.
Fran Kral.
This photograph shows the Fran Kral Lincoln Mercury dealership at 120 N. 3rd Street.
H. F. Norris' Art Store.
This shot looks in at the photographs displayed in the window of H. F. Norris' Art Store at 221 E. State Street. A figure, perhaps wearing a military cap, is seen reflected in the glass (the photographer?) as well as buildings across the street, one…
H. F. Norris' Art Store.
A man in a suit and bowler hat stands in an open doorway next to H. F. Norris' Art Store, 221 E. State Street, with a dog at his feet and a bicycle leaning to the left.
H. F. Norris' Art Store.
Next to G. W. Patrick Wallpaper is H. F. Norris' Art Store at 221 E. State Street. Note the bicycle's front tire in the far left foreground.
H. F. Norris' Art Store.
A young man in an apron stands outside H. F. Norris' Art Store located at 221 E. State Street.
H. F. Norris' Art Store.
The storefront of H. F. Norris' Art Store, 221 E. State Street, is shown with two bicycles on the curb of the brick roadway at both sides of the photograph. Mural painting is advertised on the building to the right of Norris'.
H. F. Norris' Art Store.
H. F. Norris' Art Store, 221 E. State Street, is underneath the awning that proclaims G. W. Patrick Wallpaper. The building itself is labeled, "Carl Stromberg, Artistic Interior Decorating." A laundry is to the left, and the front wheel of a wagon…
Harlem Village Blacksmith Shop.
This complex on Windsor Road in Loves Park, Illinois (just to the north of Rockford proper) includes the Harlem Village School, a blacksmith shop, and a homestead. Notice the wagon and buggy as well as snow on the ground.
Harold's.
Black and white photograph of Harold's at 571 W. State Street.
Hess Bros. & Co. The Big Store.
The sign on this expansive building at the corner of E. State and 3rd streets touts, "Trade with Hess and pay less," advising viewers to "watch the newspapers for date of opening." Horse-drawn wagons and pedestrians can be seen in the street and on…
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.
Home Savings and Loans Association of Rockford.
A black and white nighttime shot of the Home Savings and Loan Association building located at 1107 E. State Street.
Ingrassia Cash Grocery.
Several people are outside the Ingrassia Cash Grocery store at 1130 S. Main Street. The building was erected in 1918. Ingrassia's sign proclaims, "We give S & H green trading stamps."
J & J Auto Supply.
A black and white photograph of four men, three in overalls and one in sweater and slacks, standing outside J & J Auto Supply at 1244 Broadway at 9th Street. Two children look on from under the business' awning.
Johnny-On-The-Spot Laundry Cleaners.
This color photograph shows the spiffy Johnny-On-The-Spot Laundry Cleaners, which actually had multiple locations: 1222 Broadway; North Towne Shopping Center; corner of Charles Street and 20th Street; and Newburg and Alpine Roads.
Levi Greenhouse.
A photograph of the Samuel E. Levi Greenhouse located on Island Avenue in southwest Rockford. A woman and a small girl are in a greenhouse doorway while a man stands outside, and two other men are by a horse-drawn wagon in front of a two-story house.…
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.
Luby & McNeary Store.
This black and white photograph shows the display window of the Luby & McNeary clothing store at 322 W. State Street.The store closed in 1952.
Manufacturers National Bank.
View depicting the Manufacturers National Bank, 427-429 E. State Street, which later became City Hall.
Manufacturers National Bank.
View showing the Manufacturers National Bank, 427-429 E. State Street, which later became City Hall. For an additional depiction, see photo 2009.37.37.