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- Collection: Business Interiors, 20th Century, Rockford, Illinois
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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.
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…
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).
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 Store.
In this photograph, a man is pictured working behind the counter of Beale's Jewelry, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rockford Electrical Company.
The workers in this photograph are installing equipment at the electrical plant at 101-113 Chestnut Street in Rockford IL.
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.
Tebala Temple.
A photograph depicting the huge stage and the expansive hall that comprised the Tebala Temple building at 327 N. Main 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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.…
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.
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.