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- Collection: Business Interiors, 20th Century, Rockford, Illinois
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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.
Ahlstrand Meat Market.
This black and white photograph depicts the inside of Carl August Ahlstrand's Meat Market, located at 102 7th Street. Ahlstrand, born October 18, 1861 in Skovelz, Sweden, came to Rockford in 1885 and operated the meat market for over forty years.…
Allen Ice Cream Company Office.
A man sits reading a document while a woman stands at a business machine in this photograph of the Allen Ice Cream Company office at 327 S. Winnebago in Rockford IL.
Anton Hill Millinery Shop.
This photograph shows several women exhibiting the hats for sale in Anton Hill's Millinery Shop at 404 E. State Street.
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.
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.
Barber Shop.
This photograph depicts the interior of an unknown barber shop. A mustachioed-man reclines in a chair attended by a barber while another barber sits in a chair looking at the camera.
Bartlett Grocers.
A black and white photograph depicting employees in the well-stocked J. B. Bartlett Grocery Store located at 902 Grant Avenue in Rockford IL.
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 Interior.
A photograph depicting two men, one seated behind the counter while the other stands in front of it, in Beale's Jewelry Store, located at 406 E. State Street.
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…
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.
Beale's Jewelry.
This interior shot of Beale Jewelry Store at 406 East State Street, Rockford, shows brothers Joe and Art Beale standing behind counters on either side of the store.
Bill Beduze, Sales Rep.
Of the two men pictured at Beale's Jewelry counter in this photograph, the one on the left in the suitcoat is most likely Bill Beduze, sales rep, mentioned on the back of the photo.
Business Photographs.
The photographer on a raised platform takes pictures of tools on a table below. The company and its products are unknown.
Butcher Shop.
This sepia-toned photograph displays the interior of an unidentified butcher shop with three men and one woman behind the counter and two children in coats in front of the counter.
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.
Celebration During Business Hours.
This photograph of what appears to be a celebration on company time is nearly identical to photo 2015.52.4 except for differing positions of some of the people.
Charlie Berg, Blacksmith Shop.
At the bottom of this photograph of a man holding a hammer, it reads: "Uncle Charlie Berg - Blacksmith, 1943." The location is unknown.
Clark Printing Company.
This very faded, sepia-toned photograph depicts men and women working at Clark Printing Co., 100 W. State Street.
Company Celebration with Cake.
The man seated in this photograph, ready to cut the cake, is surrounded by people at what appears to be a company celebration. For additional views, see photos 2015.52.3 and 2015.52.5.
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.
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.
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.
Dining Room.
This black and white photograph depicts the inside of an unidentified restaurant's dining area.
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.
East State General Store.
This unidentified store is located at 221 E. State Street.
East State General Store/Dry Goods.
This interior shows an unidentified General/Dry Goods store located at 221 E. State Street.
East State Interior.
The inside of this store looks like the 221 E. State Street location, the site of the Norris Art Shop in the 1920s (exterior photos of this store can be found in the Business Exteriors 20th Century Collection). For additional views of businesses at…
Factory Interior.
Four employees labor in an unidentified workshop in this photograph.
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.
Fay Lewis & Bros. Co. Tobacco Shop.
This photograph shows the interior of the Fay Lewis & Brothers store, wholesale and retail cigars, tobacco, and smoking articles, at 312-314 W. State Street. Notice the spittoons on the floor and the panoramic hunting scene circling the top of the…
Feld's Frocks.
Three women stand beside the merchandise in the Feld's Frocks store, located at 110 W. State Street. The woman on left is identified as Aubrey, and the woman on the right is Mildred Richard. The woman in the middle is Lucille J. Edwards, manager. The…
General Store.
A man and a woman pose behind the counter of what appears to be a general store. The identities of the people and the business are unknown.
General Store/Dry Goods.
This interior photograph of an unidentified store at 221 E. State Street shows the furniture and fixtures on display.
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).
Hickey's Confectionery.
The interior of Hickey's Confectionery, located at 125 W. State St., shows a cash register, soda fountain, candy counters, and waiters.
Hill & Ekeberg Dry Goods.
The young lady with the stylish hat in this photograph is standing in the dry goods store at 510 7th Street owned by Anton Hill and G. E. Ekeberg.
Hunt's Dragons Blood.
"Hunt's Dragons Blood" is on the two workmen's hats and on the cans underneath the table to the right. The employees appear to be examining plates; perhaps this is a printing business of some sort.
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.
Ingrassia Grocers.
Pictured inside Ingrassia Cash Grocery, located at 1130 S. Main St., are (left to right) Salvatore Ingrassia, Nunzio, who was known as Dell, and young Ted behind the counter.
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.
Jewelry Display Counter.
This color photograph shows a glass display counter in what is possibly Beale's Jewelry Store, located at 406 E. State Street.
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.
Keig's Bakery.
Ethel Short is behind the counter working at Keig's Bakery, 405 W. State Street.
Man at Jewelry Counter.
A color photograph depicting the inside of Beale's Jewelry, 406 E. State St., where a man stands by the counter. There are several photos of the outside of the store in the 20th Century Business Exteriors collection.
Man Behind the Counter.
The man standing behind the counter in this photograph is most likely in Beale's Jewelry Store at 406 E. State Street.
Man in a Hat at a Counter.
This gentleman, in a hat and holding his glasses, stands at a counter possibly in Beale's Jewelry Store, located at 406 E. State Street.