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- Collection: Downtown, 20th Century, Rockford, Illinois.
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Ashton's.
A view of Ashton's building on the corner of N. Main and W. State Streets in downtown Rockford.
Downtown View.
This hazy black and white photograph depicts the Winnebago County Courthouse in the background (left) on W. State Street with F. D. Goddard's and the State Hotel nearby.
Downtown Construction.
Construction of an unidentified downtown structure.
Waterworks Park.
The tower looms above Waterworks Park on Preston Street by the bank of the Rock River.
Norris Art Shop.
This black and white photograph shows the exterior of the Norris Art Shop located at 221 E. State Street. Note the pedestrians on the sidewalk and the early automobile parked at the curb by an ornate lamppost.
Icy Scene on the Rock River.
This is a photograph on a postcard of a young man in coat and hat, and another figure cut off extreme right, standing along the Rock River in winter with many ice blocks piled on the shoreline.
Gathering for Theodore Roosevelt.
This crowd is for Theodore Roosevelt, who came to Rockford on June 3, 1903 to dedicate Memorial Hall. The gathering is assembled at the Illinois Central Railroad Depot on S. Main Street. A parade is marching through the expectant crowd.
Crowd for Teddy Roosevelt.
This crowd is for Theodore Roosevelt, who came to Rockford on June 3, 1903 to dedicate Memorial Hall. The gathering is assembled at the Illinois Central Railroad Depot on S. Main Street.
Downtown Rockford.
A trolley car is in the street and pedestrians line both sides. Banners, flags, and "welcome" signs hang above the street. A Piggly Wiggly grocery store is on the right.
Aerial View of N. 2nd Street and East Rockford.
This black and white aerial photograph shows Sinnissippi Park and its surroundings just east of the Rock River, including the lagoon and N. 2nd Street (both extreme left).
Downtown Rockford, Main and Elm Streets.
A view depicting the Illinois Hotel, William Hobart Printing, the Savoy Restaurant, and the Chick House Hotel on the right and E & W Clothing on the left.
Downtown Rockford, Main and Elm Streets.
A view depicting the Illinois Hotel, William Hobart Printing, the Savoy Restaurant, and the Chick House Hotel on the right and E & W Clothing on the left.
Downtown Rockford, Main and Elm Streets.
A view depicting the Illinois Hotel, William Hobart Printing, the Savoy Restaurant, and the Chick House Hotel on the right and E & W Clothing on the left.
Downtown Rockford, Main and Elm Streets.
A view depicting the Illinois Hotel, William Hobart Printing, the Savoy Restaurant, and the Chick House Hotel on the right and E & W Clothing on the left.
Downtown Rockford, Main and Elm Streets.
A view depicting the Illinois Hotel, William Hobart Printing, the Savoy Restaurant, and the Chick House Hotel on the right and E & W Clothing on the left.
Main and Elm Streets, Downtown Rockford.
A view depicting the Savoy Restaurant and the Chick House Hotel on the right and E & W Clothing on the left.
Main and Elm Streets.
A view of downtown Rockford showing the Savoy Restaurant and the Chick House Hotel on the right.
East State Street, 300 Block.
A black and white photograph of the south side of the 300 block of E. State Street. Jackson-Keye (real estate, loans, and insurance) is in the middle of the block.
National Guard Armory.
This color photograph depicts the National Guard Armory building on N. Main Street.
West State Street, Looking East by Night, Rockford, Ill.
A black and white rendering of West State Street in the moonlight. Businesses on the left include Armstrong's, Ashton's, and C. F. Henry's while on the right are signs for a hotel, Harvester Havana Cigars, and a dentist (Dr. Hayes).
East State Street, 400 Block.
A black and white photograph of a wet and muddy East State Street showing 426-428 (at right), Cutling and Company and the Big East Side Dry Goods House. In the middle of the block is what at one time was Metropolitan Hall. Across the street (left) …