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Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Depot, Rockford, Illinois
A colorized graphic of Central and Northwestern Railroad Depot station with dirt road and two open-top automobiles.
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Depot, Rockford, Illinois
A colorized graphic of Central and Northwestern Railroad Depot station with "Passenger Station" pedway, dirt road, power lines, and "American" factory in background.
Illinois Central Railroad Depot, Rockford, Illinois
A black and white photo of Illinois Central Railroad Depot with view of tracks, park paths, and power lines.
Illinois Central Railroad Depot, Rockford, Illinois
A colorized graphic of Illinois Central Railroad Depot, Rockford, Illinois with green train in station, park and standing water with reflection of train station.
Illinois Central Railroad Park, Rockford, Illinois
A colorized graphic of Illinois Central Railroad Depot with floral park and trees as well as the tracks, platform, and station building in background.
Scene at Illinois Central Railroad Depot, Rockford, Illinois
A colorized graphic of Illinois Central Railroad Park with bridge, trees, rock quarry/water revine, and platform in background.
Illinois Central Railroad Depot Park, Rockford, Illinois
A colorized graphic of Illinois Central Railroad Park with floral park and trees as well as tracks, platform, and station building in background.
Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad Wreck
A black and white photo of Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad wreck with people standing around flipped railroad cars and metal bars surrounding the wreck. A man is standing inside the left-most overturned train car.
Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad Wreck
A black and white photo of Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad wreck with men standing on flipped railroad cars, women and children standing in white clothing with umbrellas.
Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad Wreck
A black and white photo of Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad wreck with train lying next to tracks and railroad car wooden boards visibly damaged, surrounded by people. Man in overalls pictured at bottom-right part of photo.
Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad Wreck
A black and white photo of Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad wreck with upright train on tracks next to wrecked train, along with a crane and wooden boards for wreck removal.
Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad Wreck
A black and white photo of Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad wreck with engine being lifted by crane, surrounded by people. Woman in bottom right is facing the camera.
Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad Wreck
A black and white photo of Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad wreck with train engine and crane lifting up pieces from wreck. People, particularly women in light-colored dresses, are pictured in foreground. Train engine is facing upright.
Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad Wreck
A black and white photo of Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad wreck with engine whistle facing ground and train car with "Chicago Milwaukee" on side. There is a large circular, metal lid in foreground.
Preparing to Take the Family for a Bicycle Ride
Henry B. Utter, in the rear seat, and another boy sit on a trailer attached to the back of a bicycle. They are in front of the Utter home at 972 North Main Street. The bike trailer was made in the Utter Manufacturing Company factory.
An Utter Family Bike Ride
Utter family on a bike ride. Four ladies and one man on bicycles face the camera in front of an unidentified home.
A Young Cyclist
Young man with an early bicycle stands on a gravel pathway surrounded by trees and plants.
A July 4th Visit to Rockford by Early Bicyclists
A large group of cyclists stand with their bicycles on the lawn to the left of an unidentified house.
A High Wheel Bicyclist
Man on a high wheel bicycle performing in front of grandstand filled with spectators. Possibly Driving Park or Fairgrounds Park.
A Bicycle Race
Cyclists line up at the start of a bicycle race Possibly Fairgrounds Park.
A Bicycle Built for Three
Three men on a three-passenger bicycle ride in front of the Nelson Hotel at 306 South Main Street.
Bicycle Club
Bicycle Club from the late 1880's. Orin Rugg is sitting in the middle of the front row.
Airplane Crash
A crowd of spectators gathers around an airplane that has crashed. The location is unknown.
Jimmie Ward and Shooting Star
Jimmie Ward, a famous barnstorming aviator from 1910 - 1914, and his airplane Shooting Star. Barnstorming was an entertainment were an aviator would do stunts on an airplane while in flight. Airplanes of the 1910 era were often shipped…
Jimmie Ward and Shooting Star
Jimmie Ward and his airplane Shooting Star. Jimmie Ward was a famous barnstorming aviator 1910 - 1914.
Beckwith Havens, Aviator
Beckwith Havens, aviator, at Rockford, Illinois. Beckwith became an aeroplane salesman in 1910 for the Curtiss Aeroplane Company. In 1911, Glenn Curtiss taught Beckwith how to fly and he joined the Curtiss Exhibition Team, flying in shows in…
Army Pursuit Plane at Machesney Airport
Army pursuit plane, taken at the Machesney Airport. The United States Army called their fighter airplanes "pursuit aircraft" from 1916 to the late 1940s. The Machesney Airport was founded in 1927. During World War II, it was used by United States…
Machesney Airport
Aerial view of Machesney Airport. Airplanes parked on a dirt and grass tarmac, taking off from a grass runway.
Fred Machesney
Fred Machesney standing in front of a plane posing for a painting.
Fred Machesney
A portrait of Fred Machesney, founder of the Machesney Airport.
Biplane
Seven men and a boy are standing near a two-seat biplane. A biplane has two sets of fixed wings stacked above each other. This is believed to be at the Machesney Airport.
Machesney Airport
An airplane faces the camera with its propellor moving. A boy facing the airplane is in the foreground to the right. It is believed to be at the Machesney Airport.
Biplane
A biplane with number C8191 under a wing at what is believed to be the Machesney Airfield.
Early Passenger Plane
An airplane faces to the right of the photo with its propellar moving, possibly at the Machesney Airport. Two men appear to be boarding the plane. Three men are walking away from the plane. World War I spurred the development of airplanes, making…
Biplane
A two-seat biplane, possibly at the Machesney Airport. The number 4210 is painted on its tail. Two men look into the plane while seven men watch.
Caudron C-27 Biplane
A two-seat biplane believed to be at the Machesney Airport. C-27 appears to be on the tail. The Caudron C-27 was a French trainer biplane used to train pilots.
Machesney Airport
An airplane, with its propellors moving, believed to be at the Machesney Airport. A crowd of men, women, and boys watch as a man stands on the plane's wheel and leans inside.
Machesney Airport
An airplane at what is believed to be the Machesney Airport. A crowd stands on the opposite side of the plane, looking at the plane. An identification number starting with "38" is under a wing. World War I spurred the development of airplanes, making…
Luscombe Airplane
Photo ca. 1950 Luscombe plane. Written on back: "Luscombe that some of us at Woodward owned - Harold A. Hopkins (for one)"
Early Automobile
Three men in a circa 1910 automobile. Wicker containers are at the side and rear of the automobile.
1930s Automobile
Nora and George H. sitting on the front fenders of a circa 1930s automobile. In February 1942, car, commercial truck and auto part manufacture stopped in the United States until October 1945 as resources were rationed during World War II.
Black and White Cab Company
East side of Faust Hotel, 618 East State Street with six "Rockford Black and White Cab. Co." vehicles lined up for hotel guests. The Hotel Faust opened to the public for the first time on April 30, 1929 with the formal opening held May 25, 1929.…
Peoria-Rockford Bus Company
Peoria Rockford Bus Company vehicle. The company was introduced in 1932, first appearing in the 1935 Rockford City Directory at 1117 North Second Street. In 1938 the company moved to 320 Elm Street.
Yellow Cab and Transfer Company
Yellow Cab Company first appears in the 1920 Rockford City Directory at 218 South Wyman Street. In 1926 the company name changed to Yellow Cab and Transfer Company. The company is listed in the directory until 1947.
Early 20th Century Automobile
A driver and passenger in a car at what may have been the race track. Another car and buggies are in the background.
Winnebago County Nurse
Three women standing next to automobiles, marked on the sides "Winnebago County Nurse". In 1918, the Winnebago County Health Department developed a nursing service and a nurse was added to the staff by 1920.
1935 Chevrolets
1935 Chevrolet automobiles on display in a show room.
Carlson Motor Company
Automobiles on display in a show room with a "Oakland Pontiac," sign on the wall. The cars are circa 1929-1931. The Carlson Motor Company was established in the early 1920s with Fred E. Carlson as president and treasurer and Roy E. Carlson as…
Traveling by Automobile
Two unidentified women standing in front of an early 1900s model automobile. The women are wearing suits with long skirts and matching jackets that were worn in the city or for travel.
Gravel Truck
This truck was used to haul gravel from the gravel pit at Alpine Park for use on roads in Guilford Township. Axel Holmes and his father Charles Holmes were Guilford Township Road Commissioners.