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- Collection: Business Interiors, 20th Century, Rockford, Illinois
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Woman on the Street.
The woman in this photograph, perhaps an employee, is standing on the street possibly in front of Beale's Jewelry at 406 E. State Street.
Beale's Jewelry Store.
In this photograph, a man is pictured working behind the counter of Beale's Jewelry, located at 406 E. State Street.
Customer at Beale's Jewelry.
This color snapshot of the interior of Beale's Jewelry, 406 E. State St., shows the glass display cases and a young woman standing at the counter.
Beale's Jewelry Display Case.
A color Polaroid photograph showing rings in a display case at Beale's Jewelry, 406 E. State St. There are several photos of the outside of the store in the 20th Century Business Exteriors collection.
Beale's Jewelry Display Case.
A color Polaroid photograph showing rings in a display case at Beale's Jewelry, 406 E. State St. There are several photos of the outside of the store in the 20th Century Business Exteriors collection.
Beale's Jewelry Display Case.
A color Polaroid photograph showing rings in a display case at Beale's Jewelry, 406 E. State St. There are several photos of the outside of the store in the 20th Century Business Exteriors collection.
Beale's Jewelry Store.
A color photograph depicting the inside of Beale's Jewelry, 406 E. State St. A female customer has just been served by a gentleman behind the counter. There are several photos of the outside of the store in the 20th Century Business Exteriors…
Barber Shop.
This black and white photograph shows the interior of a large barbershop with several chairs, which is unidentified but may be the same barbershop depicted in photo 85.109(I).883.
A Barber at Work.
The name and location of the barber shop, as well as the identity of the white-haired barber preparing lather in a shaving cup in this photograph, are unknown.
Jim Smith Grocery Store.
This sepia-toned photograph shows the interior of a well-stocked grocery store at 1090 W. State St. Jim Smith poses in his white grocer's smock.
National Tea Company Grocers.
A black and white photograph displaying the interior of the National Tea Co. Grocers, located at 2108 Broadway. The two young ladies pictured are labeled as Svea and Agnes on the back of the photo.
Women's Shop.
A photograph looking down a long central aisle of an unknown women's store. Notice the beautiful woodwork, the well-stocked shelves to the left, the mirrors behind the counters to the right, and the tin ceiling.
Peter Thomas Grocery Store.
This wonderful interior shot depicts a family-run grocery store located at 2002 Broadway, at the corner of Broadway and Woodruff Ave., near the Broadway Viaduct. Exterior photographs of this business can be found in the 20th Century Business…
Hardware Store.
This interior shot may actually be of a hardware store located in Shannon, IL., possibly belonging to a Porter Warner (credited on the back of the photograph).
Salamone & Sons Grocery and Meats.
A photograph of a man cutting meat at Salamone & Sons, 409 W. State Street. Apparently this thriving business had several other locations at this time: 1434 N. Main St.; 515 E. State St.; 612 W. State; and 5533 N. 2nd St. in Loves Park, IL. The sons…
Rockford Engineering Society at Ingersoll.
A black and white photograph showing a large group of men in business suits, the Rockford Engineering Society, posing on a huge industrial machine at Ingersoll Milling Machine Co.
C. M. & G. Railroad Office.
A photograph depicting two men and a woman in the C. M. & G. (Chicago, Milwaukee, & Gary) Railway office in the 800 block of 7th Street.
Unknown Office Interior.
This appears to be a much cleaner and clearer black and white reprint of photo 2016.1.24b showing an unknown business office with several men working at their desks.
Illinois Bell Telephone Company.
A black and white photograph showing a seated telephone company employee overseen by a supervisor. The Illinois Bell Telephone Co. was located at 216 N. Main Street in downtown Rockford IL.
Coronado Theatre.
This photograph displays the ornate lobby of the Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main St., Rockford IL. On the left is a board showing theater attractions.
Dining Room.
This black and white photograph depicts the inside of an unidentified restaurant's dining area.
Bank Grand Opening.
The expansive marbled hall in this photograph is festooned with flowers. The back of the photo is labeled "Bank - Grand Opening," but it fails to mention the date or the bank's name.
Dyke Room, Hotel Nelson.
A photograph showing the interior of the Dyke Room at the Hotel Nelson, located at 306 S. Main Street. Above the bar is artwork depicting windmills, and the wine lists on the tables identify the location as the Hotel Nelson's Drake Room.
Western Union Office.
This photograph shows busy employees at the Western Union Telegraph Co. office, located at 216 S. Main Street.
D. J. Stewart & Co.
This photograph depicts the high-ceilinged interior of D. J. Stewart & Company, located at 115 S. Main St., in a building that was originally erected in 1890.
Wards-Stilson.
Black and white interior view of what may be Ward-Stilson Co., located at 705 National Bank Building. Women's clothing hangs on racks on the sales floor while hats and mirror stations fill the center. "Wards Gift City" can be seen on the pillars.
Faust Hotel Ballroom.
This photograph shows what might be the celebratory dinner in honor of Valspar's 160th anniversary in the ballroom at the Faust Hotel, 618-634 E. State St. at 4th Street. For an additional view and more information, see photo 2008.14.1.
Valspar Celebration at the Faust Hotel.
Black and white photograph of four men holding a painting, taken at the Faust Hotel, 618-634 E. State St. at 4th Street. Valspar Corporation, founded in 1806, is celebrating its 160th anniversary. The man on the far left is Ben Schleicher, mayor of…
Jackson Custom Cabinetry Company.
This stylish black and white photograph displays a modernistic kitchen and living area typical of the futuristic-looking 1960s, compliments of the Jackson Custom Cabinetry Co., 1011 E. River Lane.
Tebala Temple.
A photograph depicting the huge stage and the expansive hall that comprised the Tebala Temple building at 327 N. Main Street.
Piggly Wiggly Food-O-Mat.
This black and white photograph is of an aisle inside the Piggly Wiggly Food-O-Mat. Hundreds of jars and cans are visible on the shelves. The signs read: "ckles ([pickles]), Preserves-Jelly, Canned Fruits, Canned Fruits-Juices, Canned…
Willie Hoppe at Lewis C. Herbert Billiards.
A black and white photograph believed to be taken at Lewis C. Herbert Billiards, located at 208 S. Main St., Rockford IL. The assembled crowd is there to see Willie Hoppe play pool. Hoppe may be the gentleman in the white shirt at the pool table. For…
Willie Hoppe at Lewis C. Herbert Billiards.
A black and white photograph believed to be taken at Lewis C. Herbert Billiards, located at 208 S. Main St., Rockford IL. The assembled crowd is there to see Willie Hoppe play pool. Hoppe may be the gentleman in a white shirt seated by the far corner…
Willie Hoppe Playing Pool.
A black and white photograph believed to be taken at Lewis C. Herbert Billiards, located at 208 S. Main St., Rockford IL. The man wearing the white shirt at the pool table is Willie Hoppe. The gentleman in the center in vest and bow tie may be Lou…
Pool Hall, Lewis C. Herbert Billiards.
This black and white photograph is believed to be Lewis C. Herbert Billiards, located at 208 S. Main St., Rockford IL. Cigars are being sold from a display counter at the right, several men pose around billiard tables in the back, and a man stands…
Unknown Office.
This very faded, sepia-toned photograph depicts an unknown business office with several men working at their desks. For an additional and better view, see photo 2016.1.24a.