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A New Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
Construction of the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
A Picnic-Style Cookout at Mattison Machine Works.
Employees at Mattison Machine Works sit down to enjoy the food at a company cookout.
A Roomful of Men and Machines at W. F. & John Barnes Co.
This scene depicts a large, high-ceilinged space at the W. F. & John Barnes Co. with employees working along the left side and angled machines and their workers busy at the right. This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather…
A Roper Range and Oven, the "Town and Country."
A black and white photograph of a large Roper range and oven known as the "Town and Country" model. The George D. Roper Co., on Blackhawk Park Ave., were stove, gas range, and pump manufacturers.
A Worker at the Controls, W. F. & John Barnes Co.
A man stands at the controls of a tall machine labeled "W.F. & John Barnes." In the lower right corner is printed "2285 / F.0.618C." This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather binder.
A. W. Woodward Co.
This photographic enlargement shows a clapboard commercial structure next to a picket fence that depicts the A.W. Woodward Company, in the Water Power District on Mill Street.
Administration Building of American Cabinet Hardware Corp.
A rendering by Johnson & Johnson, a Chicago based architectural firm, depicting American Cabinet Hardware Corporation's administration building.
Aerial of National Lock Company Fastener Division
Black and white aerial view of National Lock Company Fastener Division plant opened on Kishwaukee Street near the Greater Rockford Airport in November 1957.
Aerial of Whitney Metal Tool Company
Aerial view of the Whitney Metal Tool Company at 2833 Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961 and changed its name to Roper Whitney Inc. in 1970. To the left is Overdene Street. Behind…
Aerial View of Arvidson Cabinet Company.
An aerial photograph showing the Arvidson Cabinet Co. facilities. The location of the business and the exact date of the photo are unknown. This scene depicts the business's buildings, parking lots, and a train (lower portion) running across a street…
Aerial View of Elco Building on Samuelson Road, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and while aerial view of Elco Tool and Screw Corporation and the surrounding area.
Aerial view of Ingersoll Milling Machine Company
Aerial view of Ingersoll Milling Machine Company facilities in 1956 before the construction of a new office and engineering building.
Aerial View of J. L. Clark Company.
This photograph offers a bird's-eye view of the J. L. Clark Company complex, located at 923 23rd Ave. in Rockford IL.
Aerial View of National Lock Co.
An aerial view displaying the National Lock Company's six-story plant on 18th Ave. from 7th to 9th Sts. and on 7th St. from 19th to 20th Aves. in Rockford IL. The company, founded in 1903, boasts a tall and distinctive "clock tower" that graces one…
Aerial View of National Lock Co. New Plant.
An aerial view of the National Lock Company's new plant on Kishwaukee St. The company moved into its new facility on July 13, 1957. This photograph is mounted on heavy mat cardboard. For an additional view, see photo 93.88.1.
Aerial View of New Elco Building Location Compared to Chicago-Rockford International Airport, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white aerial photograph of the site where the Elco factory would be built at 1111 Samuelson Road. The site was once nothing but farmland but does show the close proximity to what appears to be the start of the Chicago-Rockford International…
Aerial View of Original Elco Building and Commercial Wire Products Co., Elco Tool and Screw
Black and while aerial view of Elco Tool and Screw Corporation and the surrounding area.
Aerial View of Original Elco Building, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and while aerial view of Elco Tool and Screw Corporation and the surrounding area.
Aerial View of Samuelson Building, Elco Tool and Screw
Color photograph of Elco Tool and Screw looking towards the building from Samuelson Road.
Aftermath of Mattison Machine Works Fire.
A scene depicting the severity of a fire that destroyed the Mattison Machine Works.
Albert Dahlin at Rockford Chair & Furniture Co.
A black and white photograph depicting Albert Dahlin seated behind his desk at the Rockford Chair and Furniture Co., 920 9th St. The company manufactured buffets, bookcases, desks, and china cabinets but never actually made chairs. See photo…
Allen's Ice Cream Factory Employees and Equipment.
This photograph may represent a Christmas celebration with unidentified employees gathered around a tinsel tree with presents on top of an Eskimo Pie machine.
Allen's Ice Cream Factory.
Delivery, shipping, and receiving dock with workmen on a truck and a car at Allen's Ice Cream Factory, located at 107-109 S. Water St. in Rockford IL.
American Cabinet Hardware Corp. Employees "Weigh In."
A view displaying several male workers amid trays of parts while a couple of employees weigh two trays on a scale.
American Cabinet Hardware Corp. Employees at Work.
This photograph presents several female employees seated at work stations with trays of hardware and parts on the floor.
American Cabinet Hardware Corp. Employees.
A black and white photograph depicting American Cabinet Hardware Corporation employees hard at work, including several women seated at machines.
American Cabinet Hardware Corp. Office.
Employees at their desks face the camera in this photograph of the American Cabinet Hardware Corporate office, located at 416 S. Main St., Rockford IL.
American Cabinet Hardware Corp. Plant 2.
A black and white nighttime shot of the American Cabinet Hardware Corporation's Plant 2 building, precursor to Amerock, on Seminary Street in Rockford IL with all the windows brilliantly lit from within.
American Cabinet Hardware Corp. South Main Street Building.
A view looking down S. Main St. in Rockford IL. The tall building on the right is located at 416 S. Main, the future home of Amerock Corp., known before that as the American Cabinet Hardware Corp. Note the sign on the left advertising the Williamson…
American Cabinet Hardware Corporation's Press Department.
This black and white photograph depicts several workers by the machinery in the press department of the American Cabinet Hardware Corporation. This company later became Amerock.
Amerock Blanking Department.
This black and white photograph shows Amerock's blanking department where the machines punch out pieces of metal. These parts and scraps come out at the end of the machines into bins. For an additional view, see photo 2007.74.15.
Amerock Building.
A full frontal view of the Amerock Corporation building in Rockford IL. Notice that the company is flying the Canadian flag atop its facility.
Amerock Corporation Building.
This photograph shows the Amerock name on the company's facilities at 4000 Auburn Street, Rockford IL.
Amerock Corporation Plant.
A black and white photograph displaying the sprawling Amerock Corporation plant at 4000 Auburn Street.
Amerock Corporation Trade Show Booth.
This scene depicts two women in the Amerock Corporation booth at a trade show. The sign above the booth displays the American Cabinet Hardware Corporation name, a predecessor to Amerock,
Amerock Corporation's Blanking Department.
Coils of steel are being fed into the machines in Amerock's blanking, also known as "stamping," department where the machines punch out pieces. For an additional view, see photo 2007.74.16.
Amerock Corporation's First Data Processing Department.
This photograph shows the workers and machinery in Amerock's first data processing department, which was used mostly for inventory processing.
Amerock Corporation's Plating Department.
Six women are shown working in Amerock's plating department. For an additional view, see photo 2007.74.21.
Amerock Corporation's Plating Department.
An employee is pictured working in Amerock's plating department. For an additional view, see photo 2007.74.20.
Amerock Corporation's Tool Room.
A view showing several employees working at machines in Amerock's tool room.
Amerock Corporation's Tool Room.
An employee stands working at a machine in Amerock's tool room. For an additional view, see photo 2007.74.25.
Amerock in the Ziock Building.
A black and white photograph showing the Ziock building, located at 416 S. Main St. in Rockford IL. Amerock Corporation purchased this facility in 1946, and the company's name is prominently displayed on the tower at the very top of the structure.…
Amerock Leaders.
The five suited gentlemen pictured in an office of the American Cabinet Hardware Corporation are (L to R) Swan Browman, R. A. Aldeen, Harry Dahlstrom, Erick Ericksen, and Thorston Ericksen.
Amerock Office Workers.
These employees are working at their desks in Amerock's offices within the Ziock building at 416 S. Main St. in Rockford IL. According to the back of the photograph, Vivian Cook is pictured in a plaid skirt.
Amerock on Auburn.
A black and white photograph displaying the Amerock plant at 4000 Auburn St. in Rockford IL, proudly flying a US flag on its spacious, well-manicured grounds.
Amerock Plant No. 2.
A view depicting Amerock's Plant 2 at Seminary and Sayre Streets, a building used by the company from the 1940s to the 60s. In later years, this facility was utilized for storage only.
Amerock Plating Department.
A half dozen female employees are depicted working in Amerock's plating department. For an additional view, see photo 2007.74.19.
Amerock Sales Clinic.
A large group of men are portrayed at the 1952 Amerock Sales Clinic. Brothers and co-founders of the company, G. W. and R. A. Aldeen, are seated in the first row. The names of all those pictured are printed below the photograph.
Amerock Tool Room.
An employee works at a machine in Amerock's tool room, presumably at the company's Auburn Street plant, which opened in 1956. For an additional view, see photo 2007.74.24.
Amerock: "A Good Place To Work."
This "convention unit" was used at trade shows. Two female employees are seated within the unit, one in front of a picture of the Ziock building, labeled as the "main plant and office, 416 S. Main St." in Rockford IL, and the other in front of a…