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- Collection: Business Interiors, 20th Century, Rockford, Illinois
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Man in Beale's Jewelry Store.
The man posing in this "Polacolor" photograph, with a glass display case behind him, may be in Beale's Jewelry, 406 E. State Street.
Man in the Middle.
The man in the middle of this photograph is standing between hanging clothes and machinery of some sort in what may be a laundry or clothing business of some type. Also see photos 2015.52.4 and 2015.52.5.
Marie N. Freberg, Millinery.
This photograph of the hat display in the Freberg Millinery storefront window was taken on the opening day of the business. Freberg's was located at 514 7th Street.
Millinery Shop.
This photograph showing customers and clerks could be Swanson's Millinery, 404 E. State St., Misses Jennie R. and Nellie C. Swanson, proprietors.
Millinery Shop.
This could be a photograph of Swanson's Millinery, 404 E. State Street. If so, the two women might be Misses Jennie R. and Nellie C. Swanson, proprietors.
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.
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…
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…
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…
Print Shop.
Five men are working in what appears to be some kind of printing shop. The names of the employees, the business, and its location are unknown. Photographs of automobiles can be seen in the left foreground.
Professional Photographs - Double Exposures.
While one man photographs machine parts another arranges miniature airplanes to be photographed. The location and the purpose of these pictures are not known.
Professional Work Photographs.
A photographer prepares to shoot pictures of what appear to be artist renderings or schematic drawings. The location, the name of the business, and the nature of the photographs and their subject matter are unknown.
Rockford Electrical Company.
The workers in this photograph are installing equipment at the electrical plant at 101-113 Chestnut Street in Rockford IL.
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.
Rockford Insurance Company.
The Rockford Insurance Company of Illinois was founded in 1866. The President in the 1890s was John Lake. The company typically underwrote flood and fire disasters. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Rockford Insurance was on the sixth floor…
Rockford Wholesale Grocery.
Workers are pictured outside Rockford Wholesale Grocery, 112-120 Water St., Rockford IL.
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…
Shoe Repair Shop.
This interior is of an unidentified shoe repair shop. A young man wearing an apron is behind the store's counter surrounded by shoes and the tools of his trade. In the 1920 Rockford City Directory, over 30 shoe repair shops are listed.
Shoe Shop Interior.
Two men and a young boy are pictured behind the counter of an unidentified shoe repair shop. In the 1920 Rockford City Directory, over 30 shoe repair shops are listed. For an additional view, see photo 83.45.79.
Swanson's Millinery.
A group of ladies are pictured in what might be Swanson's Millinery Shop, located at 404 E. State Street. The store was owned and operated by sisters Jennie R. and Nellie C. Swanson.
Tebala Temple.
A photograph depicting the huge stage and the expansive hall that comprised the Tebala Temple building at 327 N. Main Street.
Third National Bank.
A group of 15 women, most likely employees, pose for the camera in the Third National Bank located at 401 E. State Street. In the background at the right is a plaque listing the directors' names.
Third National Bank.
A large group of 25 women, most likely employees, pose for the camera in the Third National Bank located at 401 E. State Street. In the background at the right is a plaque listing the directors' names.
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.
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.
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…
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.
Western Union Office.
This photograph shows busy employees at the Western Union Telegraph Co. office, located at 216 S. Main Street.
Western Union Telegraph Company.
The employees at the Western Union Office, 216 S. Main St., look at the camera as this photograph was taken on November 24, 1947. On the back of the photo, the employees are listed; there is even a list of those who were absent.
Western Union Telegraph Office Interior.
Office workers and young courier boys are pictured in the Western Union Telegraph Co. office, located at 216 S. Main Street.
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 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 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…
Woman at a Counter.
This color photograph pictures a smiling woman standing at the counter of what is probably Beale's Jewelry Store, located at 406 E. State Street.
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.
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.