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- Collection: Business Interiors, 20th Century, Rockford, Illinois
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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…
Dining Room.
This black and white photograph depicts the inside of an unidentified restaurant's dining area.
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
Factory Interior.
Four employees labor in an unidentified workshop in this photograph.
Business Photographs.
The photographer on a raised platform takes pictures of tools on a table below. The company and its products are unknown.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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 Office.
This photograph shows busy employees at the Western Union Telegraph Co. office, located at 216 S. Main Street.
East State General Store.
This unidentified store is located at 221 E. State Street.
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.
General Store/Dry Goods.
This interior photograph of an unidentified store at 221 E. State Street shows the furniture and fixtures on display.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Keig's Bakery.
Ethel Short is behind the counter working at Keig's Bakery, 405 W. State Street.
Rockford Wholesale Grocery.
Workers are pictured outside Rockford Wholesale Grocery, 112-120 Water St., Rockford IL.
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.
Clark Printing Company.
This very faded, sepia-toned photograph depicts men and women working at Clark Printing Co., 100 W. State Street.
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.
East State General Store/Dry Goods.
This interior shows an unidentified General/Dry Goods store located at 221 E. State Street.