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- Collection: Parades, 20th Century, Rockford, Illinois
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Military Parade.
A large group of men in military uniforms march across what looks like one of Rockford's bridges (unidentified).
Military Parade.
This unidentified parade depicts men marching in military uniforms.
Military Parade.
Men in military uniforms, possibly from WWI, are depicted marching down a wide boulevard. A billiards and bowling establishment is visible in the background. The date and nature of the parade are unknown.
Military Parade.
Men in military uniforms, possibly from WWI, are depicted marching down a wide boulevard. A billiards and bowling establishment is visible in the background. The date and nature of the parade are unknown. For an additional view, see photo…
Military Parade.
Three uniformed soldiers on horseback lead a color guard with other riders in the rear in this portion of an unidentified parade.
Military Review Stand.
This photograph displays military personnel standing in a review box draped with multi-national flags. For an additional view, see photo 85.109(I).901.64.
P. A. Peterson Fife & Drum Corps.
The youngsters in this unidentified parade are making music under a "P.A. Peterson" banner. Behind them is the W. F. Pitney Co. (grocers) at 329 W. State Street.
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…
Parade at Corner of State and Main Streets.
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…
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…
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…
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 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 East State Street.
This long view, from E. State and Madison Streets, shows many rows of paraders marching east on E. State in an unidentified parade. The Hotel Chicago, 310-314 E. State, is seen on the left.
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…
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…
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 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.
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 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…
Parade Route.
A man on the left watches the parade pass while another fellow crosses the street (center). The date, location, and nature of the parade are unknown.
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.
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.
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.
Review Stand with Multi-National Flags.
This photograph depicts military personnel standing in a review box draped with the flags of many nations.
Riderless Horses.
In this unidentified Rockford parade, a military rider in front pulls riderless horses behind.
Riderless Horses.
A uniformed soldier on horseback leads riderless horses in this unknown parade, perhaps as homage to those who have fallen in battle.
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…
Rockford Police on Parade.
A black and white photograph depicting an unidentified Rockford parade. The men in uniform with badges are probably Rockford police officers. With band members and a trolley car behind, they are passing Deming's Dry Goods (left), 207-209 W. State…
Salute at West State and North Main Streets.
Two uniformed soldiers salute the crowds watching this unidentified parade in front of Ashton's Dry Goods at the corner of W. State and N. Main Streets.
Saluting Riders on Horseback.
In a street filled with U.S. flags, a group of uniformed soldiers on horseback, possibly WWI era, are seen saluting in this unidentified parade. For an additional view, see photo 85.109(I).901.17.
Saluting Soldiers.
Uniformed soldiers on horseback, possibly WWI era, are seen saluting in this unidentified parade.
Shriner on a Camel.
In this parade photograph, one Shriner leads a camel carrying another Shriner. The unidentified parade is passing down W. State Street; notice United Cigars in the background, located at 202 W. State. The photo is actually cut from a postcard.
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.…
Shriners on Horseback.
This parade scene depicts Shriners on horseback. The date, location, and nature of the event are unknown.
Shriners on Parade.
With a banner in front and a marching band behind, this section of an unidentified Rockford parade displays individuals in Shriners' uniforms.
Shriners on Parade.
This group of Shriners is marching down West State Street with their backs to the camera. 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 Insurance Co., both in…
Shriners on Parade.
A black and white photograph showing Shriners marching in a parade; the date and the nature of the parade are unknown.
Shriners on Parade.
This group of Shriners is marching down West State Street with their backs to the camera. 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 Insurance Co., both in…
Shriners on Parade.
The Shriners in this parade are headed west in the 200 block of West State Street. Note the wooden sidewalks. Businesses seen are Porter's Drug Store and F. A. Freeman Wood Engraver (just left of upper center).
Shriners Parade.
Two Shriners in a small cart lead this parade north on Main Street at the corner of Jefferson Street. The Elks Lodge is visible at the left and Woolworths is down the street (extreme right).
Soldiers and Band in Legion Parade.
A military color guard leads a marching band across the State Street Bridge into the first block of W. State Street in an American Legion parade. The News Tower building in the left background is actually on the east side of the Rock River at 97-99…
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.…
Soldiers on Horseback.
This photograph's long view shows rows of soldiers on horseback riding on a flag-filled street. The date and nature of the parade are unknown but is suggestive of a WWI military parade.
St. Mary's School in Parade.
The children in this photograph are marching with a St. Mary's School banner. With leis around their necks, the girls wear grass skirts while some of the boys appear to be playing ukuleles. Off to the left of the group is the W. F. Pitney Co.…
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…
The Red Cross.
The group depicted, marching behind what appears to be a Red Cross banner, is made up of women in uniform. It's uncertain if they are nurses or nuns. This portion of the parade is on E. State Street, passing Rockford Printing (214-216 E. State),…
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.