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Z. B. Sturtevant Flour Mill.
A reproduction photograph depicting "Sturtevant's Flouring Mills" (white sign on building, left), located on Mill Street in Rockford's Water Power District by the Rock River.
Wreckage From Mattison Machine Works Fire.
This view portrays the twisted wreckage of a fire that ravaged Mattison Machine Works.
Works of Savage & Love, and the N. C. Thompson Manufacturing Company.
A reproduction photograph showing the N. C. Thompson building, also an early home of Woodward Governor. A horse-drawn wagon sits in front of the structure where a sign declares that Savage & Love are machinists and pattern-makers. The yard next to…
Working with a Surface Combustor, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of an Elco employee putting a product into a Surface Combustor. It appears as though the product was edited on this photograph (has a raised surface) to possibly make the finished product more presentable. The photograph…
Workers at W. F. & John Barnes Co.
A photograph looking down on several employees working at machines on the W. F. & John Barnes Company factory floor. This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather binder.
Workers at the Whitney Metal Tool Company Construction Site
Construction crews start work on 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.
Workers at Sundstrand Adding Machine Co.
Employees are photographed at their desks at the Sundstrand Adding Machine Co., located at 2421 11th St. The back of the photo contains signatures, presumably of the people pictured. Next to one name is written, "1933." A message handwritten in…
Workers at Rockford Electric Co.
A man in a long coat, vest, and cap stands beside machinery while four men work above and behind him (upper right). The photograph's caption reads, "Installation 1900 H. P. Boiler, Dec. 5-1925. Rockford Elec. Co."
Workers at Greenlee Machinery & Tools Corporation.
Eight employees of the Greenlee Machinery & Tools Corporation, 2136 12th St., Rockford IL, are pictured on the factory floor. Roger Duffey, kneeling in the front row and wearing plaid pants, was in charge of sales at the company. For additional…
Worker with Spooling Machine.
A woman works with spools of thread at the Barber-Colman Company.
Worker in the Boarding Room, Rockford Mitten & Hosiery Co.
A black and white photograph of the interior of the Rockford Mitten & Hosiery Company, 418 S. Wyman, showing an employee working at the sock forms in the "boarding room." The company manufactured woolen, hosiery, and cloth products. For an additional…
Worker at West End Furniture Co.
An employee of the West End Furniture Co., corner of Factory St. and Johnson Ave., works at a belt-driven machine connected to gears on the ceiling. Piles of lumber wait on dollies (right). For an additional view of this same machine, see photo…
Worker at a Barber-Colman Hobbing Machine.
On the back of this photograph is typed, "Special Barber-Colman Hobbing Machine made to hob the teeth on large gears which are mounted on the end of a shaft that also carries a large cylinder." This photo is on thick but flexible cloth-like paper.
Work Stations at Barber-Colman.
This empty room is filled with tables and work stations at the Barber-Colman Company in Rockford IL.
Woodward Governor Water Wheel Governors.
The machines depicted in this photograph represent electrical generating water wheel governors used by Rockford Electric Company in the 1920's and made by Woodward Governor. The two men on the left are unidentified; the person on the right is Robert…
Woodward Governor Service Letter.
A photograph of a letter from the Woodward Governor Company to employees who were serving in the military during WWII. A handwritten post script at the bottom states, "P.S. Keep your sense of humor and keep on going and you'll be ok Harold. Best of…
Woodward Governor Employee Dinner.
A huge gathering of Woodward Governor workers are assembled for an employee dinner before the company's plant is finished. The crowd is seated around tables set up on the expansive machine shop floor.
Woodward Governor Delegation in Germany.
A black and white photograph of four unidentified men from Woodward Governor in Germany. A Woodward Governor machine is visible in the background behind the men, and other devices occupy a table in the forefront that boasts a floral arrangement in…
Woodward Governor Conference Representatives.
This photograph depicts representatives from the Woodward Governor Company at the Sixth Annual Prime Mover Control Conference. The names of the fifty individuals pictured are printed below the photo. The picture is enclosed in a booklet of olive…
Women Workers, Nelson Knitting Co.
Twenty-two women, workers at Nelson Knitting Co. (1880-1992), 909 S. Main, Rockford IL, pose for this black and white photograph. There are piles of socks on the side (right).
Women Packing Fasteners at Rockford Screw Products
Two women pack boxes of fasteners in the Packaging Department of Rockford Screw Products Plant #1 (2501 9th Street).
Women Assembling Boxes, Rockford Screw Products
Two women assemble boxes in the Packaging Department of Rockford Screw Products Plant #1 (2501 9th Street).
Woman with a Hand-Knotter.
A close-up of a woman working on a spooling machine with a hand-knotter, a Colman invention that was patented on April 23, 1901. This reproduction photograph originated from a glass plate negative in a Barber-Colman collection.
Woman Packing Bolts at Rockford Screw Products
A women in apron filling boxes with bolts in the Packaging Department of Rockford Screw Products Plant #1 (2501 9th Street).
Woman in Amerock's Assembly Department.
A female employee is seated working at a machine as part of Amerock Corporation's assembly operation.
Woman Demonstrating Hand-Knotter.
The woman in this black and white photograph is using a Barber-Colman hand-knotter, patented on April 23, 1901. Notice the woman's elaborate hair, dress, and jewelry. This picture appeared in the Barber-Colman Employee Association Yearbook, "Knots,"…
Woman at Spooling Machine.
A woman works at a Barber-Colman spooling machine.
Woman at a Barber-Colman Textile Machine.
This woman works at a textile machine at the Barber-Colman Company in the 1960s.
Wire Storage, Rockford Products
Raw material wire storage at Rockford Products Plant #3.
Winthrop Ingersoll's Office
Winthrop Ingersoll's office at Ingersoll Milling Machine Company. Ingersoll was President of the company from 1889 until his death in 1928.
Winthrop Ingersoll
Winthrop Ingersoll, President of Ingersoll Milling Machine Company from 1889 until his death in 1928.
William Starnes Receives Award, Elco Industries, Inc.
Black and white photograph of Elco employee, William Starnes (middle), being awarded his "suggestion" check of $504.75. Also included in the photograph is Darwin Miller (right) who was Director of Manufacturing during the 1970s.
William Starnes and Darwin Miller, Elco Industries, Inc.
Black and white photograph of Elco employee, William Starnes (middle), being awarded his "suggestion" check of $504.75. Also included in the photograph is Darwin Miller (right) who was Director of Manufacturing during the 1970s.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Walls
The first walls of the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois begin to rise. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Walls
The first walls of the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois begin to rise. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Stock Room
An interior view of Whitney Metal Tool Company looking from the back of the building to front at the finished stock area. The factory was on Forbes Street.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Site on Huffman Boulevard
Site preparation for the 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.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard
The newly constructed Whitney Metal Tool Company plant at 2833 Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. The masonry part of the building in the foreground is the office part of the building April 1968 just after move in.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant Construction
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.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Parts Storage
An interior view of Whitney Metal Tool Company looking from the back of the building to front at the parts storage area. The factory was on Forbes Street.
Whitney Metal Tool Company on Forbes Street
The front of the Whitney Metal Tool Company on Forbes Street. The taller company building to the left was built c. 1880. The center building with a mailman in front is Whitney's main building. The building on far right was torn down in later years…
Whitney Metal Tool Company Offices
An interior view of Whitney Metal Tool Company looking from the back of the building to front at the second floor office area. The factory was on Forbes Street.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Milling Department
An interior view of the Whitney Metal Tool Company Milling Department looking from the back of the building to front. The factory was on Forbes Street.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Material Storage
The interior of Whitney Metal Tool Company material storage area showing materials stockpiled for the company's bending machine. The factory was on Forbes Street.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Lathe Department
An interior view of the Whitney Metal Tool Company Lathe Department looking from the back of the building to front. The factory was on Forbes Street.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Huffman Boulevard Site
Site preparation for the 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.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Huffman Boulevard Plant Construction
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.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Huffman Boulevard Construction
Metal joists and beams are placed in 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.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Heat Treating Department
An interior view of the Whitney Metal Tool Company Heat Treatment Department. The factory was on Forbes Street.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Finishing Department
An interior view of Whitney Metal Tool Company looking from the back of the building to the front at the second floor finishing department. Milling machines can be seen on the left and punch machines are in the center. The factory was on Forbes…