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- Collection: Downtown, 20th Century, Rockford, Illinois.
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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).
West State Street Looking East.
A view of W. State Street looking east toward the Rock River. Businesses on the left include Woolworth's, Rockford Dry Goods, and Kepner's Shoes at 213 1/2 W. State. On the right are Stuckey Suits, the National Hotel (308 W. State), and the John R.…
West State Street Looking East from Court House, Rockford, Ill.
This reprint photograph depicts a busy West State Street, crowded with trolley cars, horse-and-buggies, and pedestrians, stretching east toward the Rock River.
West State Street Looking East Across the State Street Bridge.
This sidelong glance along a building shows W. State Street looking east across the State Street Bridge at E. State Street. A man can be seen crossing W. State, trolley lines traverse down the center of the road, and poles carry electric wires down…
West State Scene.
A double photograph of a lady carrying a package down West State Street. An overhanging sign in the background proclaims Bolender Jewelers at 313 W. State.
West Side Reflections.
This newspaper photograph shows buildings on Rockford's West side reflected in the Rock River. Rockford's civic arena, the 10,000-seat Metro Centre, is in the background slightly to the left of middle. This facility had just opened the previous month…
West Side of 100 Block, South Main Street.
A photograph depicting the Elms Hotel and D. J. Stewart at 115 S. Main Street, building erected in 1890.
West Rockford, Aerial View.
This aerial photograph is looking from south to north across Rockford's West side. The Rock River and its many bridges can be seen to the right in the photo.
West & East Rockford, Aerial View.
An aerial photograph showing the Rock River splitting the city while its bridges connect Rockford's West side (left) with the East side (right).
Waterworks Park.
The tower looms above Waterworks Park on Preston Street by the bank of the Rock River.
Waterworks Park and the Rock River.
Located on Preston Street, Waterworks Park, with its tower looming in the distance, is pictured next to the Rock River. A steam ship is anchored at the west bank.
The Hotel Chick on Main Street.
Thomas Chick purchased the Griggs House Hotel and started the Chick House Hotel in 1888 at the corner of Main and Elm Streets. This photograph looks south down Main Street. The sign on the side of the building for the Illinois Hotel can be seen…
State and Madison Streets Looking West.
This photograph looks west down E. State Street toward the Madison Street intersection and beyond. The Chicago Hotel & Restaurant can be seen on the right.
South Main Street.
A view of S. Main Street looking south from W. State Street. Note the rails in the middle of the brick roadway.
Slice of Downtown Rockford.
In this scene, the National Hotel, 308 W. State Street, is on the left and the Armstrong Clothing building is in the background. The National Hotel was in business from 1901 until 1928 when it was slated for demolition. Armstrong Clothing closed in…
Rockford's West Side Looking Northeast.
A view from the southwest downtown area looking northeast toward Jefferson Street Bridge and beyond.
Rockford, Ill. West State St., Looking East.
This photographic reprint of a postcard shows W. State looking east to the Rock River with Rockford Abstract Company located at 313 W. State (far left) and C. F. Henry's Clothing Store (right of center).
Rockford, Ill. East State St., Looking West from 1st St.
A black and white photograph showing Doxee & Son (J. L and R. E.) Shoes, 407 E. State Street, and the Fritz Cafe.
Rockford Motor Hotel.
This black and white photograph depicts the Rockford Motor Hotel, 317-319 N. Main Street, which opened ca. 1928, billed as a facility offering services for auto storage, washing, greasing, and a filling station. Next door is Wendt Drug Store (John…
Rockford Morning Star.
This photograph displays the formidable structure of the Rockford Morning Star newspaper building located at 129 N. Wyman Street. Note the streetcar rails curving through the brick roadway.
Rockford Looking North from Court House.
A slice of Rockford showing west side downtown churches, businesses, and homes. The Rock River winds it way in the upper right portion of the photo.
Parade on State Street Bridge.
A view of the State Street Bridge facing west. With flags flying and crowds of people, this scene is a parade of some sort. The newspaper building is across the bridge in the middle and the library building's dome can be seen to the right.
Norris Art Store.
Tucked between Mrs. Trufant's and the Swiss Laundry is the Norris Art Shop, located at 221 E. State Street.
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.
National Guard Armory.
This color photograph depicts the National Guard Armory building on N. Main Street.
Main Street.
This photograph looks south down Main Street. The sign for the Chick House Hotel at Main and Elm Streets is visible in the lower middle foreground while the sign on the side of the building for the Illinois Hotel can be seen further down the block.
Main Street and the Chick House Hotel.
Thomas Chick purchased the Griggs House Hotel and started the Chick House Hotel in 1888 at the corner of Main and Elm Streets. This photograph looks south down Main Street. The sign on the side of the building for the Illinois Hotel can be seen…
Main and Elm Streets.
A view of downtown Rockford showing the Savoy Restaurant and the Chick House Hotel on the right.
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.
Looking West Across the Rock River.
This photograph looks from Rockford's East side across the Rock River to the West side. Illinois National Bank can be seen in the photo's center; to the right of this is the Henry Lindberg Furniture store and next to this is Litton Dental.
Looking Across the Rock River from West Side to the East.
This photograph looks from Rockford's West side across the Rock River to the East side. The Daily Republic newspaper building at 97-99 E. State Street can be seen far left, and the Watchmaker's Institute can be seen far right.
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.
I. C. Crossing, S. Main St.
This photograph shows the Illinois Central Railroad crossing on S. Main Street. The Rockford Real Estate and Loan Co., 1010 S. Main, is on the left in front of the Illinois Central Freight House. The back of the photo reads: "New brick pavement laid…
High View of Downtown.
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. For an additional view, see photo 85.109(I).905.88
Hess Bros. & Co., The Big Store.
The Hess Brothers built a large department store at E. State and 3rd Streets (516-528 E. State).
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.
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) …
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.
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 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.
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.
Downtown Rockford Aerial View.
This photograph shows Rockford's West side (left) and the bridges over the Rock River that connect to the East side (right).
Downtown District.
This photograph depicts a business and industrial downtown scene featuring Rockford Silver Plate Company, 202-206 S. Wyman at Elm Street.
Downtown Construction.
Construction of an unidentified downtown structure.
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.
Court House Square.
This photograph of the northwest corner of Court House Square shows the Lerch & Son (C. A. and C. C.) restaurant located at 427 W. State Street.