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- Collection: Business Exteriors, 20th Century, Rockford, Illinois
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Owens Town and Country Shop.
This black and white photograph shows Owens Town and Country Shop, 110-112 W. State Street, with its brightly lit display windows at night.
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…
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.
Camelot Towers.
The Camelot Towers office building, 1415 E. State Street, was part of and next to Swedish-American Hospital.
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.
Fran Kral.
This photograph shows the Fran Kral Lincoln Mercury dealership at 120 N. 3rd Street.
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.
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.
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.
Phoenix Cleaners.
A black and white photograph of the Phoenix Cleaners, which actually had three locations: 317 E. State Street; 108 S. Church Street; and 213 S. Main Street.
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.
Rochelle Chocolate Shop.
This sepia-tone photograph shows a line of ten men wearing coats and hats standing in front of the Rochelle Chocolate Shop, circa 1920-30.
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.
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.
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. 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.
Stamped "Nov. 29, 1955," this black and white photograph shows below ground level construction on the Fordham Dam.
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.
Construction of Fordham Dam
Depiction of construction work on the site of the Fordham Dam.
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 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.
This photograph shows below ground structural work for the Fordham Dam.
Construction of Sears.
A black and white photograph depicting work between street and curb for the Sears building project on N. Main Street.
Details of the Fordham Dam
This photograph shows details of the Fordham Dam on the Rock River.
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.
Fordham Dam detail
A photograph showing an inlet of the Rock River at the Fordham Dam.
Fordham Dam
Men and machines are seen at the edge of the icy Rock River during work on the Fordham Dam.
Sabrooke Station, Harrison Ave.
The washout of this spur track was caused by flood waters from Sahlstrom property. In this photograph, workers are undertaking repairs.
Construction at Fordham Dam
This photograph depicts section of the buildings at Fordham Dam on the Rock River.
Underground Fuel Tank
A photograph of an underground fuel tank's installation. The location is unknown. It may be at Fordham Dam.
Detail view at Fordham Dam
A view of the bank of the Rock Rive at Fordham Dam.
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.
Construction of Fordham Dam
A photograph depicting a portion of the Fordham Dam on the Rock River
Fordham Dam Section
Fordham Dam on the Rock River.
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.