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- Collection: Parades, 20th Century, Rockford, Illinois
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Review Stand with Military Personnel and Flag.
This black and white photograph depicts a large crowd gathered for an unidentified Rockford parade. There are several men in the foreground wearing hats. A review stand with military personnel and a U.S. flag are inspecting the parade before them.
Military Parade - on Foot and on Horseback.
This long view of an unidentified parade shows a few soldiers in front on horseback and columns of soldiers on foot fading far down the street.
Eye-Level with Parade.
This photograph of an unknown parade was taken at street level from behind spectators.
Horse-Drawn Buggy in Parade.
This reproduction photograph (made in April 1961) was taken during an earlier unknown parade by the looks of the clothes of the crowd. In the street, six horses pull a buggy.
Parade at Intersection of State and Main.
A view looking down on a parade at the corner of West State and Main Streets. Ashton Dry Goods Co., 301 W. State, is the building with the awning in the photograph's center top. Porter's Drug Store, 302 W. State, is on the left. The exact date and…
Marching Band on East State Street.
The musicians in this band are marching on East State Street in front of the East Side Inn, 104 N. Madison St., which is actually on the corner of East State and Madison Streets.
Costumed Children on Parade.
A group of children, wearing what appears to be animal costumes, marches in this unknown parade on West State Street as the onlookers smile and laugh at the incredible cuteness!
Costumed Figures on Parade.
This unidentified Rockford Parade depicts people in robes, turbans, and veils, some carrying a palanquin (in India and the East, a covered litter for one passenger, consisting of a large box carried on two horizontal poles by four or six bearers), in…
Parade Car.
The parade car in this photograph is decorated with U.S. flags and draped in bunting. The woman in white seated in the back is wearing a crown. The automobile is followed by a marching band. The sign on the outside of the building (top left) is for…
Uniformed Men on Parade.
The uniformed men in this unidentified parade could be Rockford police officers. The exact date and nature of the parade are unknown.
The Far East comes to Midwest Parade.
In an unidentified parade in Rockford IL, men wearing white robes and turbans carry a palanquin (in India and the East, a covered litter for one passenger, consisting of a large box carried on two horizontal poles by four or six bearers) in front of…
Dressed-Up for the Parade.
A black and white photograph depicting an unidentified Rockford parade with individuals parading in costume while young girls in light colored dresses march behind.
Illinois American Legion Convention Parade.
With large crowds lining both sides, a train travels in the middle of the street during the Illinois American Legion Convention parade, proclaimed in the banner overhead. Among many businesses seen on the right, the sign for Owens Inc., at 112 W.…
Parade on West State Street.
This black and white photograph shows men marching in an unidentified parade wearing uniforms and fezzes. The building to the right houses E & W Clothing while further up the block (to the left) are Rockford National Bank and the Rockford Life…
Parade Across State Street Bridge.
With uniformed police in front, this unknown parade is crossing the Rock River via the State Street Bridge. The John Sexton & Co. building on the river bank is at the left of the photograph. The long, low slanted roof in the middle belongs to the…
Camp Grant Soldiers on Parade.
This black and white photograph depicts rows of Camp Grant soldiers marching before a large crowd on West State Street past the intersection at Main Street. The huge building across the top of the photo is the Rockford Trust Building, housing United…
Rockford Police Department on Parade.
The police officers in this unidentified parade are marching on E. State St., with the "Coal" sign on the left denoting Rockford Lumber and Fuel Co. at 201 E. State. Next, the Rockford Printing sign can be seen, located at 214-216 E. State, and on…
Police on Parade.
Amid flags flying, police officers and a dog are marching in this scene. This portion of an unidentified parade is on W. State St. with Armstrong's clothing store, 315-319 W. State, and Ashton's Dry Goods store, 301-305 W. State, in the background.
Cowboys on Parade.
Riders in cowboy gear ride horses in this unidentified parade on what appears to be a dirt street. With Hunter Hardware, 407 W. State, and Keig and Stevens Bakery, 405 W. State, on the upper right, this view is taken from the same spot as photo…
Camels on Parade.
Several camels, pulling a wagon in this unknown parade, are seen passing by Hunter Hardware, 407 W. State, and Keig and Stevens Bakery at 405 W. State St.
Patriotic Parade on Bridge.
A group of women carrying signs and flags is seen crossing a bridge in this parade. Farmer Bros. Carpet Cleaning, 808 Cedar Street, is in the background. Three signs are carried, one of which reads, "If you know a better country than this go there.…
Patriotic Parade.
The unidentified parade in this black and white photograph shows "Uncle Sam" and a woman in a liberty costume made up of stars and stripes passing by onlookers.
Military Parade.
This unidentified parade depicts men marching in military uniforms.
Parade on West State at Main Street.
This view looks down on a parade at the corner of West State and Main Streets. Ashton Dry Goods Co., 301 W. State, is the building with the awning in the photograph's center top. Porter's Drug Store, 302 W. State, is on the left. The exact nature of…
Costumed Riders on Horseback.
With a trolley car behind, crowds lining both sides of the street, and an automobile and a bicycle to the right, these costumed riders on horseback are passing Hunter Hardware, whose sign is partly visible in the upper right corner, located at 407 W.…
Costumed Kids.
This reprint of an unidentified parade shows children dressed up as Native Americans, in costumes, feathers, and painted faces. The location and date are also unknown.
Parade on West State Street.
Passing by Scher Tailors, 208-210 W. State Street in the Rockford Trust Building, located at the corner of State and Main Streets, is a float for E & W Clothing House, a business actually located on S. Main Street.
Military Parade on West State Street.
As the soldiers in this parade head west on W. State St., they are passing C. F. Henry's clothing store, located at 211-213 W. State.
Marching Band on West State Street.
As this marching band travels down West State St., the businesses in view include (from left to right) Rockford National Bank at the corner of W. State and Main Streets in the Rockford Trust Building; Porter's Drug Store at 302 W. State; and the…
Camels in the Circus Parade.
This camel-drawn circus wagon is passing by crowds on an unidentified Rockford street. The photo is dated April 1961, but it may be a reprint of an older picture by the looks of the street lamps and people's clothing. For an additional view, see…
Circus Parade.
The ornate horse-drawn circus wagon in this photograph features clowns and musicians riding on top. The photo is dated April 1961, but it may be a reprint of an older picture by the looks of the street lamps and people's clothing.
Parade on East State Street.
A view looking down on a parade on E. State St. with the State Street Bridge and the Rock River in the middle distance and Rockford's west side beyond. On the right is the Rockford Lumber and Fuel Co. in the 200 block of E. State.
Parade on West State Street.
As this unidentified parade marches down West State Street with a trolley car behind, Deming's Dry Goods & Millinery at 207-209 W. State is on the left.
Shriner's Parade Car.
This decorated parade car is passing Scher Tailors, 208-210 W. State Street in the Rockford Trust Building, located at the corner of W. State and Main Streets.
Shriner's Parade.
The float in this parade is labeled as "Rockford Lodge #163, Loyal Order of Moose" with a man standing next to a large moose. In the background is Scher Tailors, 208-210 W. State Street in the Rockford Trust Building, located at the corner of W.…
"Hell's New Ruler."
As this parade passes the Midway Theater and its ninety foot tower (right) at 721 E. State St., an unidentified helmeted figure is being hanged in effigy with a sign reading "Hell's New Ruler," perhaps a militaristic and political assessment.
Automobile in Legion Parade.
There appears to be a person at the rear of the automobile in this photograph who is turned toward the crowd as the car approaches Field & Co., a ladies ready-to-wear shop, at 120 W. State Street. The back of the photo claims this is an American…
Circus Parade.
The elephants and their riders depicted in this photograph are making their way along W. State Street, passing by the Keig & Stevens Bakery, 405 W. State, and Hunter Hardware at 407 W. State.
Military Parade.
A large group of men in military uniforms march across what looks like one of Rockford's bridges (unidentified).
Soldiers on Horseback on Parade.
A line of soldiers on horseback ride in this parade photograph. Flags hang from buildings on each side of the street. Although the exact date and the nature of the parade are unknown, that could be the Rockford Trust Building, at the corner of W.…
Foot Soldiers on Parade.
Rows of soldiers, with rifles shouldered, are on parade in this photograph. Flags hang from buildings on each side of the street. Although the exact date and the nature of the parade are unknown, that could be the Rockford Trust Building, at the…
Parade Pride with Flags Flying.
With rifles shouldered and U.S. flags in the hands of others, a group of soldiers marches west in a parade in the first block of W. State Street amid huge crowds. The Rockford newspaper News Tower building, constructed in 1930 at 99 E. State, can be…
American Legion Parade on West State Street.
With a large crowd on the sidewalk in the first block of W. State St., a group of women is seen marching in the American Legion parade. The Rockford newspaper News Tower building, constructed in 1930 at 99 E. State, can be seen to the left in this…
Illinois American Legion Convention.
The banner across the street, in the upper left portion of the photograph, reads "Illinois American Legion Convention" as this part of the parade travels west on West State Street. The sign for the State Theater, 105 W. State, formerly the Palm…
American Legion Drum & Bugle Corps.
The American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps. marches in a G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) parade in Rockford IL.
G.A.R. Horse and Rider.
A horse and rider in a G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) parade is stopped on brick-paved E. State St. in front of a large crowd of spectators outside Shumway Market at 713 E. State.
G.A.R. Parade.
This G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) Parade, celebrating Union soldiers of the Civil War, marches down a street crowded with avid spectators. Notice the Quaker Puffed Wheat billboard advertisement in the photo's center.
G.A.R. Parade.
The parade moving down this brick-paved street is a G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) Parade, celebrating Union soldiers from the Civil War.
American Legion Parade.
The baton-wielding drum major leads this parade into the first block of W. State Street. The Rockford newspaper News Tower building, constructed in 1930 at 99 E. State, can be seen to the left in this photograph and is actually across the Rock River…
Legion Color Guard.
The American Legion color guard is seen after having crossed the State Street Bridge from Rockford's east side to W. State Street in this well-attended parade. The Rockford newspaper News Tower building, constructed in 1930 at 99 E. State, can be…