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- Collection: Parades, 20th Century, Rockford, Illinois
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"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.
Aerial View of Military Parade.
This scene looks east on East State St. from Madison St. at a military parade. The Hotel Chicago, 310-314 E. State, can be seen on the left.
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.
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…
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…
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…
Boy Scouts Unit 37 on the March.
In this scene, Boy Scouts Unit 37 marches in a ceremony carrying flags. Steven Heck, the scout wearing glasses and not carrying a flag, is leading them behind a priest (right). Behind Heck are a keyboardist, a speaker, and an assembled crowd.
Boy Scouts Unit 37.
A black and white photograph depicting Boy Scouts (Unit 37) marching in two columns. The troop carries U.S. flags and possibly Boy Scout flags. Steven Heck is the scout closest to the camera (center) and not carrying a flag. The boys appear to be…
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…
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.
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.
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 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…
Caped Riders on Parade.
Several riders on horseback, wearing uniforms and capes, are pictured in an unidentified parade on W. State Street. In the extreme upper right of the photograph are the signs for Hunter Hardware, 407 W. State, and Keig & Stevens Bakery at 405 W.…
Cavalry on Parade.
This photograph presents soldiers saluting on horseback, followed by a color guard, and then infantry in an unknown parade.
Celebrating the Signing of the Armistice.
With "Uncle Sam" and large U.S. flags in the middle, a crowd celebrates the ending of WWI (November 11, 1918). A sign reads "May He Rest in Hell" and United Cigar, at 202 W. State Street, is visible in the background.
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.
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.
Clown Band.
A photograph depicting a clown band in an unidentified parade in the first block of W. State Street. The News Tower building in the left background is actually on the east side of the Rock River at 97-99 E. State Street.
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…
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.…
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…
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.
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,…
Early Parade, possibly in Byron, Illinois.
This unidentified parade shows a group of women on a horse-drawn wagon with U.S. flags. The structure to the left is a post office. A sign on the building next to this reads "Albion House." Note the dirt street and wooden sidewalks.
East State Street Parade.
A group of women wearing nurse uniforms are marching east on E. State Street. On the left is Rockford Printing, 214-216 E. State, next is Davis Candy Co., 218 E. State, and then the East Side Inn Cafe, 222 E. State, which is in the East Side Inn,…
Eye-Level with Parade.
This photograph of an unknown parade was taken at street level from behind spectators.
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…
Foot Soldiers on Parade.
The uniformed soldier in front of this portion of a military parade is saluting while others march behind leading horses that may be hauling canons or perhaps caissons (chests or wagons for holding or conveying ammunition).
Frontal Parade View.
This photograph depicts an unidentified parade coming down a hill straight at the camera.
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.
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. Parade.
The onlookers pictured in this photograph are watching a G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) Parade on June 12, 1929 in honor of Union soldiers of the Civil War. The building in the background proclaims Alneer Bros. seeds store, located at 116…
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.
Horse-Drawn Parade Wagons.
This photograph pictures several horse-drawn wagons in an unidentified parade.
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.…
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…
Illinois American Legion Parade.
Banners are suspended over the street in what is listed as an Illinois American Legion Parade.
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…
Main Street Parade.
This unknown parade, with onlookers crowding the sidewalks, is on Main Street. The Rockford National Bank sign and clock is on the corner of W. State and Main Streets in the Rockford Trust Building. Also seen in a second story window is the signage…
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.
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…
Marching Foot Soldiers.
As these soldiers march in an unidentified parade, they look to their right with rifles shouldered while their leader salutes in the same direction.
Military Marching Band.
A black and white photograph depicting a military marching band in an unidentified parade.
Military Men Dismounted During Parade.
In the middle of an unknown parade, this photograph shows two uniformed soldiers who have dismounted next to their horses.
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.
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.