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Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of homes damaged by the 1928 Rockford tornado. Location unknown.
"Views of Rockford Tornado, September 14, 1928" Booklet
pamphlet titled, "Views of Rockford Tornado September 14, 1928." This tornado killed 14, injured 150, and destroyed 200 factories and homes with an estimated $1,500,000 loss.
"Views of Rockford Tornado, September 14, 1928" Booklet
pamphlet titled, "Views of Rockford Tornado September 14, 1928." This tornado killed 14, injured 150, and destroyed 200 factories and homes with an estimated $1,500,000 loss.
"Views of Rockford Tornado, September 14, 1928" Booklet
pamphlet titled, "Views of Rockford Tornado September 14, 1928." This tornado killed 14, injured 150, and destroyed 200 factories and homes with an estimated $1,500,000 loss.
"Views of Rockford Tornado, September 14, 1928" Booklet
pamphlet titled, "Views of Rockford Tornado September 14, 1928." This tornado killed 14, injured 150, and destroyed 200 factories and homes with an estimated $1,500,000 loss.
"Views of Rockford Tornado, September 14, 1928" Booklet
pamphlet titled, "Views of Rockford Tornado September 14, 1928." This tornado killed 14, injured 150, and destroyed 200 factories and homes with an estimated $1,500,000 loss.
"Views of Rockford Tornado, September 14, 1928" Booklet
pamphlet titled, "Views of Rockford Tornado September 14, 1928." This tornado killed 14, injured 150, and destroyed 200 factories and homes with an estimated $1,500,000 loss.
"Views of Rockford Tornado, September 14, 1928" Booklet
pamphlet titled, "Views of Rockford Tornado September 14, 1928." This tornado killed 14, injured 150, and destroyed 200 factories and homes with an estimated $1,500,000 loss.
Pierson Furniture Factory Fire, 1948
Photo of the Pierson Furniture Factory fire on April 15, 1948.
Pierson Furniture Factory Fire, 1948
Photo of the Pierson Furniture Factory fire on April 15, 1948.
Fire, Loves Park, 1947
Photo of the Loves Park Fire Department moving an injured person onto a stretcher. There is a crowd surrounding the firemen and a dog to the right.
Lawson Transfer and File Storage Fire, 1947
Photo of the Lawson Transfer and File Storage building fire with firemen spraying water on the building. There is a decent sized crowd to the left.
Lawson Transfer and File Storage Fire, 1947
Photo of the Lawson Transfer and File Storage building fire with firemen spraying water on the building.
Downtown Rockford Fire, 1960s-1970s
Photo of a fire in Downtown Rockford during the 1960s or 1970s. Firemen are spraying water onto the burning building and there are giant smoke clouds at the center. There are several people standing across the street watching the fire being put out.
900 and 1000 Block of West State Street, Flood in 1940s
Photo of the 900 and 1000 block of West State St. looking east during Rockford flood in the 1940s. "Kent A. Moberg" is written on the back.
900 and 1000 Block of West State Street, Flood in 1940s
Photo of the 900 and 1000 block of West State St. looking east during Rockford flood in the 1940s. "Kent A. Moberg" is written on the back.
900 and 1000 Block of West State Street, Flood in 1940s
Photo of the 900 and 1000 block of West State St. looking east during Rockford flood in the 1940s. "Kent A. Moberg" is written on the back.
900 and 1000 Block of West State Street, Flood in 1940s
Photo of the 900 and 1000 block of West State St. looking east during Rockford flood in the 1940s. "Kent A. Moberg" is written on the back. There is a sign for "New Extra Mileage Tires" in the background.
900 and 1000 Block of West State Street, Flood in 1940s
Photo of the 900 and 1000 block of West State St. looking east during Rockford flood in the 1940s. "Kent A. Moberg" is written on the back.
900 and 1000 Block of West State Street, Flood in 1940s
Photo of the 900 and 1000 block of West State St. looking east during Rockford flood in the 1940s. "Kent A. Moberg" is written on the back.
900 and 1000 Block of West State Street, Flood in 1940s
Photo of the 900 and 1000 block of West State St. looking east during Rockford flood in the 1940s. "Kent A. Moberg" is written on the back.
900 and 1000 Block of West State Street, Flood in 1940s
Photo of the 900 and 1000 block of West State St. looking east during Rockford flood in the 1940s. "Kent A. Moberg" is written on the back.
900 and 1000 Block of West State Street, Flood in 1940s
Photo of the 900 and 1000 block of West State St. looking east during Rockford flood in the 1940s. "Kent A. Moberg" is written on the back.
900 and 1000 Block of West State Street, Flood in 1940s
Photo of the 900 and 1000 block of West State St. looking east during Rockford flood in the 1940s. "Kent A. Moberg" is written on the back.
Cyclone Damage of Factory B, 1928
Photo of Factory B hit by the 1928 cyclone.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of buildings leveled by 1928 Rockford tornado.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of buildings leveled by 1928 Rockford tornado. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of buildings leveled by 1928 Rockford tornado. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of buildings leveled by 1928 Rockford tornado. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of buildings leveled by 1928 Rockford tornado. There is a sign on one of the buildings that reads, "American's Cup of Coffee." There are people inspecting the damage. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of buildings leveled by 1928 Rockford tornado. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of buildings leveled by 1928 Rockford tornado. There are people inspecting the damage. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of buildings leveled by 1928 Rockford tornado with cars standing in front of building. A "Furniture" sign is barely visible. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of buildings leveled by 1928 Rockford tornado. There are cars parked in back and a policeman or fireman in the foreground. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of a commercial building damaged in 1928 Rockford tornado. There are men cleaning up in the foreground. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of a home and car damaged by the 1928 Rockford tornado. There are onlookers inspecting the damage. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the inside of an industrial building damage by the 1928 Rockford tornado. There are two workmen standing amidst the rubble. Location unknown.
11th and 7th Streets Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of damage incurred in the 11th and 7th Street area of Rockford from the 1928 tornado.
11th and 7th Streets Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of damage incurred in the 11th and 7th Street area of Rockford from the 1928 tornado. There is a car in the foreground and people standing by destroyed buildings in the background.
11th and 7th Streets Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of damage incurred in the 11th and 7th Street area of Rockford from the 1928 tornado. There are people standing by a destroyed house.
11th and 7th Streets Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of damage incurred in the 11th and 7th Street area of Rockford from the 1928 tornado. There are people standing by a destroyed house.
11th and 7th Streets Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of damage incurred in the 11th and 7th Street area of Rockford from the 1928 tornado. There are people standing on the roof of a damaged building.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of a building damaged by 1928 Rockford Tornado. Men and women are standing in the midst of damage to a home and there is a man on a stepladder. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of a building damaged by 1928 Rockford Tornado. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of a building damaged by 1928 Rockford Tornado. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of homes damaged by the 1928 Rockford Tornado. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of a new home demolished by the 1928 Rockford tornado. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of a new home demolished by the 1928 Rockford tornado. The caption on the back reads, "Chair factory 'B' where some of the men were killed."
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of a building badly damaged by the 1928 Rockford tornado. The caption on the front reads, "Elco too."
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of a row of homes badly damaged by the 1928 Rockford tornado. The caption on the front reads, "Negro section near Chair Factory B."