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World War I McCormack
Portrait of solider identified as McCormack in circa World War I military uniform.
World War I Machine Gun
Man in World War I era military uniform (possibly French) looking at a machine gun.
World War I Infantryman
Portrait of circa World War I unidentified infantryman in military uniform.
World War I General George Bell
Military portrait of General George Bell, Camp Grant, Illinois, 1919. "Herzog - 1921, Rockford, Ill" imprinted on front.
World War I First United States Army
Portrait of circa World War I unidentified man in military uniform. The capital A insignia on his sleeve indicated the First United States Army.
World War I Elmer Grison
Circa World War I portrait of Elmer J. Grison in military uniform.
World War I Barracks
Three unidentified soldiers in front of barracks. Although this is circa World War I, it is unclear if this was taken at Camp Grant.
World War I Barracks
Unidentified World War I soldier in front of barracks. Although this is circa World War I, it is unclear if this was taken at Camp Grant.
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.
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 Wagon
Junk men with horse-drawn cart picking up old newspapers
Work Stations at Barber-Colman.
This empty room is filled with tables and work stations at the Barber-Colman Company in Rockford IL.
Work on the Post Office
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from Warring and Daniels, West Rockford opposite of the Manny Reaper Factory, for work on the Post Office.
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…
Woodruff Groceries
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from Woodruff, dealer in groceries, 306 1-2 West State Street. Purchased sugar, apples, oysters, butter, coffer, and fish.
Woodruff Groceries
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from C.H. Woodruff, 306 1-2 West State Street, for groceries.
Woodruff Avenue
Residence located at 1514 Woodruff Avenue.
Woodruff and VanArnam, Hardware Dealers
Bill of sale to Mrs. C.I. Horsman from Woodruff and VanArnam, dealers in hardware, for twine, roofing materials, and garden tools.
Woodruff and VanArnam, Hardware Dealers
Bill of sale to Mrs. C.I. Horsman from Woodruff and VanArnam, dealers in hardware, for garden tools, stove polish, and hardware.
Woodruff and VanArnam, Hardware
Bill of Sale to Mrs. Frances A. Horsman from Woodruff and VanArnam, for hardware and fasteners
Woodruff and VanArnam, Hardware
Bill of sale to Mrs. Frances A. Horsman from Woodruff and VanArnam, for hardware.
Woodruff and VanArnam, Hardware
Bill of sale to Mrs. C.I. Horsman from Woodruff and VanArnam, dealers in hardware, for fasteners, clothes line, and repairs to household items.
Woodruff and Maguire, Lumber Dealers
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from Woodruff and Maguire, dealers in lumber, shingles, and more. 209 South Church Street.
Wooded Bluffs and Creek
A small creek cuts through wooded bluffs and areas of grassy fields. The location is unknown.
Wooded Bluffs and Creek
This beautiful nature scene features a small creek that separates wooded bluff areas from fields and meadows. The location is unknown.
Wooddale Street
Wooddale Street, looking west.
Wood-working class at Rockford High School
Wood-working class at Rockford High School
Wood Sidewalk
Three unidentified men sitting on a wooden sidewalk in front of a house. In the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, wooden sidewalks were common throughout the United States.
Wood Plank Sidewalk
A Roscoe, Illinois minister and his wife. The sidewalk is made of wood boards and water is acquired from the hand pump at the left.
Women's Shop.
A photograph looking down a long central aisle of an unknown women's store. Notice the beautiful woodwork, the well-stocked shelves to the left, the mirrors behind the counters to the right, and the tin ceiling.
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).