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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.
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 - 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 & 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 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 - 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 - 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.
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 - 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.
Women on Parade.
This photograph shows rows of women dressed similarly in dark, formal attire, marching in an unknown parade.
West State Street Parade.
A black and white photograph depicting riders on horseback behind a horse-drawn buggy in a parade making its way down W. State Street. On the right is Barrett Bros. (Patrick H. and Michael H.), confectioners located at 409 W. 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.
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),…
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…
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.…
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.
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 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…
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).
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 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.
With a banner in front and a marching band behind, this section of an unidentified Rockford parade displays individuals in Shriners' uniforms.
Shriners on Horseback.
This parade scene depicts Shriners on horseback. The date, location, and nature of the event are unknown.
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.
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.
Saluting Soldiers.
Uniformed soldiers on horseback, possibly WWI era, are seen saluting in this unidentified parade.
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.
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.
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…
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…
Riderless Horses.
A uniformed soldier on horseback leads riderless horses in this unknown parade, perhaps as homage to those who have fallen in battle.
Riderless Horses.
In this unidentified Rockford parade, a military rider in front pulls riderless horses behind.
Review Stand with Multi-National Flags.
This photograph depicts military personnel standing in a review box draped with the flags of many nations.
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.
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.
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.…
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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 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…