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- Collection: Downtown, 20th Century, Rockford, Illinois.
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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) …
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).
National Guard Armory.
This color photograph depicts the National Guard Armory building on N. Main Street.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Waterworks Park.
The tower looms above Waterworks Park on Preston Street by the bank of the Rock River.
Downtown Construction.
Construction of an unidentified downtown structure.
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.
Ashton's.
A view of Ashton's building on the corner of N. Main and W. State Streets in downtown Rockford.
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.
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…
100 Block, South Main Street.
The limestone building pictured occupied 118-120 S. Main Street in a busy area of downtown Rockford. This structure housed the New American Theatre (N. A. T.).
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.
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.
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.
Adams Express Wagon in Front of Grand Opera House.
A photograph of an Adams Express wagon (a business located at 203 W. State Street) in front of Rockford's Grand Opera House located at 113-117 N. Wyman Street.
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…
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.
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…
Downtown District.
This photograph depicts a business and industrial downtown scene featuring Rockford Silver Plate Company, 202-206 S. Wyman at Elm 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.
Ashton's on West State Street.
A view of downtown Rockford showing Ashton's Dry Goods Store, 301-305 W. State Street, at the corner of W. State and N. Main Streets.
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
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.
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.
Aerial Downtown View.
This aerial photograph depicts an unknown section of downtown with a more residential-looking district in the forefront and industrial smokestacks peeking through in the background.
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…
Hess Bros. & Co., The Big Store.
The Hess Brothers built a large department store at E. State and 3rd Streets (516-528 E. State).
Norris Art Store.
Tucked between Mrs. Trufant's and the Swiss Laundry is the Norris Art Shop, located at 221 E. State Street.
Aerial Rockford.
This aerial photograph displays Rockford's East (right) and West (left) sides bisected by the Rock River. Part of the airplane's wing can be seen in the left portion of the photo.
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).
"Business and Residential," Rockford Aerial View.
A depiction of downtown Rockford from the air displaying mostly commercial centers on the west side (lower left portion) and residential districts branching out on the east side (upper right part).
Aerial View from the South Looking North.
A wonderful aerial photograph depicting the Rock River splitting Rockford's West side (left) from the East side (right).
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…
"The Lost River."
The text underneath this newspaper photograph reads: "The Rock River sort of disappeared for a short time during the night on Monday (Nov. 24, 1980) and left these docks high and dry. The water locks on Fordham Dam opened and dropped the level of the…
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…
Cityscape Looking South.
This photograph looks south with S. Main Street to the right where the Illinois Hotel, located at 209-211 S. Main, can be seen.