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- Collection: Parades, 20th Century, Rockford, Illinois
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World War I Parade.
This black and white photograph, taken near the intersection of West State and Wyman Streets, shows soldiers and nurses from Camp Grant on parade. United Cigar, 202 W. State, is visible in the upper left background.
Camp Grant Parade.
A black and white photograph taken near the crowded intersection of West State and Wyman Street appears to be citizens marching behind a large U.S. flag. H. H. Waldo (a commercial establishment selling wall paper, window shades, pictures and picture…
Camp Grant Parade - Soldiers and Nurses.
A black and white depiction of the intersection of West State and Wyman Streets showing soldiers and nurses from Camp Grant. United Cigar, 202 W. State, is visible at top left.
World War I Parade - Covered Wagons.
This photograph shows covered wagons in a WWI parade, looking east on Broadway. The House of Lindberg, furniture dealers, would later be located on the corner of Broadway and 8th Street in the lower right portion of the photo (1927).
World War I Parade - Soldiers Marching.
This photograph, looking east on Broadway, shows soldiers marching behind a color guard. The House of Lindberg, furniture dealers, would later be located on the corner of Broadway and 8th Street in the lower right portion of the photo (1927).
World War I Parade - On Horseback.
Looking east on Broadway, this black and white photograph displays soldiers on horseback. The House of Lindberg, furniture dealers, would later be located on the corner of Broadway and 8th Street in the lower right portion of the photo (1927). Notice…
World War I Parade - On Foot & Horseback.
This scene looks east on Broadway, depicting soldiers on foot and on horseback while crowds line the side. Note the bicycles and automobiles in the photograph's lower right portion.
World War I Parade on Foot and on Horseback.
This scene looks east on Broadway, depicting soldiers on foot and on horseback while crowds line the side. Note the bicycles and automobiles in the photo's lower right portion. For a similar view, see photo 2011.22.4.
World War I Parade - On Foot & On Horseback.
This scene looks east on Broadway, depicting soldiers on foot and on horseback while crowds line the side. The lines of soldiers seem to extend far into the distance. Notice the bicycles and automobiles in the photograph's lower right portion. For a…
World War I - Covered Wagons on Parade.
A black and white photograph, looking east on Broadway, displaying covered wagons in the street while crowds line the side. Note the bicycles and automobiles parked in the lower right of the photo. For similar views, see photos 2011.22.4, 2011.22.5,…
World War I - Cavalry.
Looking east from Broadway and 8th Street, this photograph shows rows of soldiers on horseback viewed by pedestrians on the side.
World War I - Infantry.
A photograph looking east on Broadway showing ranks of marching soldiers while parade-goers watch from the sides.
World War I - Marching Band.
Looking east from Broadway and 8th Street, this photograph shows soldiers with instruments in the front while those behind, on horseback and on foot, march to the music.
World War I - Marching Band Close-Up.
Looking east on Broadway, a marching band is shown as spectators watch from the side.
Drummers on Parade.
The soldiers in this photograph, in uniforms and helmets, are marching to the drum beat in an unidentified military parade. The look of the uniforms, the bicyclist on the left, the streetlamp over the roadway, and the automobile on the right,…
Parade on East State Street.
This unidentified parade is moving east on E. State Street, passing in front of the East Side Inn, the building with the large arched windows. Originally the Y.M.C.A. at 104 N. Madison St., this building became the East Side Inn in 1913.
Parade on West State Street.
As the color guard of this parade heads west in the first block of W. State St., the crowds watch from the sidewalks, windows, and building tops. The Rockford newspaper News Tower building, constructed in 1930 at 99 E. State, can be seen far left in…
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…
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…
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.
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. 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.
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.
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 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…
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…
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…
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.…
Military Parade.
A large group of men in military uniforms march across what looks like one of Rockford's bridges (unidentified).
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.
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…
"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.
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.…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.…
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…
Military Parade.
This unidentified parade depicts men marching in military uniforms.
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.
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.…
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.
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…
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.