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Waterworks Parking Lot
The Waterworks parking lot before construction of the walkway along the riverfront. November 1984.
Humphrey Car Dealership
Humphrey Car dealership in the 500 block of East Jefferson Street
Daley's Auto Upholstery
Daley's Auto Upholstery, 407 Green Street.
An Ingersoll Milling Machine Company Machine for Fiat Company
An Ingersoll Milling Machine Company Milling Machine ready to ship to Fiat Company in May 1951. A large group of men in suits pose for a photo on the bed of the machine.
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.
The West Side of Ingersoll Milling Machine Company
The west side of Ingersoll Milling Machine Company after building expansions were completed in 1956. Several automobiles and trucks are parked in the foreground.
Ingersoll Milling Machine Company New Entrance
Ingersoll Milling Machine Company main building with a new courtyard and expanded entry area. Two automobiles are parked in front of the building.
Ingersoll Milling Machine Company Garage
The Ingersoll Milling Machine Company garage in 1923, filled with automobiles.
Ingersoll Milling Machine Company from Douglas Street
Looking West across Douglas Street at Ingersoll Milling Machine Company. Automobiles and Trucks are parked on the street. The water tower is visible in the back of the property.
Ingersoll Milling Machine Company Foreman's Picnic
Ingersoll Milling Machine Company Foreman's picnic July 2, 1919. The picnic is in an unidentified riverside location. Several cars are parked in the grass in the background. Picnic tables are set up in the back and two men are cooking over a…
Ingersoll Milling Machine Company Foreman's Picnic
Ingersoll Milling Machine Company Foreman's picnic July 2, 1919. The picnic is in an unidentified riverside location. Several cars are parked in the grass in the background. Some men appear to be wearing baseball gloves and playing catch.
Installing Windows at Ingersoll Milling Machine Company
A view of Ingersoll Milling Machine Company from Douglas Street on July 10, 1917. Two cars are parked in front of the building and men can be seen installing windows.
An Ingersoll EDM Power Supply for GM
Ingersoll Milling Machine Company EDM (electrical discharge machining) power supply. This machine was a high kilowatt version for die forming machines. It was manufactures for General Motors Company in Grand Blanc, Michigan
Ingersoll Milling Machine Company Machine for Chrysler Corporation
Ingersoll Milling Machine Company machine built for Chrysler Corporation in Kenosha, Wisconsin
Ingersoll Milling Machine Company Mill for General Electric
Ingersoll Milling Machine Company mill built for General Electric. An automobile and Over-Nite semi-truck are shown parked on the bed of the machine.
Ingersoll Milling Machine Company Special Axle Machine.
Ingersoll Milling Machine Company Special Axle Machine manufactured for the Buick Motor Company. Photo is part of a Machine Photo Record assembled by J.R. Johnson to show machines built by Ingersoll between 1892-1919. Most photographs are accompanied…
Ingersoll Milling Machine Company Autotype Machine for Automotive Companies
Ingersoll Milling Machine Company Autotype Machine for building automobile cylinder blocks, oil pans and crank cases. Photo is part of a Machine Photo Record assembled by J.R. Johnson to show machines built by Ingersoll between 1892-1919. Most…
Ingersoll Milling Machine Company Fixed Rail Machine
Ingersoll Milling Machine Company Fixed Rail Machine. Photo is part of a Machine Photo Record assembled by J.R. Johnson to show machines built by Ingersoll between 1892-1919. Most photographs are accompanied by a typed description of the machine's…
Ingersoll Milling Machine Company Autotype Machine
Ingersoll Milling Machine Company Autotype Machine, developed to manufacture automobile cylinder blocks, cranks cases and oil pans. Photo is part of a Machine Photo Record assembled by J.R. Johnson to show machines built by Ingersoll between…
Employees outside the Whitney Metal Tool Company
Album of five photos taken on Forbes Street in front of Whitney Metal Tool Company. The two men in final photo are identified as A. Monks and D. Plumb.
Rockford City Busing
A Rockford, Illinois city bus at the 15th Avenue rail crossing. From 1880 to 1936, a city railway and interurban system provided transportation to city residents. In 1920, paved roads replaced dirt and buses started to replace the interurban rail…
Peoria Rockford Bus Company
The Peoria Rockford Bus Company operated as Central Trailways 1937 - 1942.
Burlington Trailways
A 'Burlington Trailways' bus from Los Angeles to Chicago. The bus stop in Rockford, Illinois was located at 609 South Main Street. The Burlington Transportation Company was created in Burlington, Iowa by the Chicago Burlington Quincy (CBQ) Railroad…
Traveling by Car
Unidentified adults picnicking between two automobiles. Two women are wearing protective head gear and coats that were typically worn when traveling by car.
Driving in a Hayfield
An early automobile in a hayfield. The steering wheel is located on the right as was the custom for horse drawn buggies. After 1908, car manufacturers moved the steering wheel to the left side to increase safety for passengers getting into the…
Early 20th Century Automobile
An early automobile on a street in Rockford, Illinois. The style of the vehicle is similar to horse drawn buggies.
Harley-Davidson
Man on a 1909 Harley-Davidson motorcycle. By 1914 Arthur L. Johnson was selling motorcycles at 130 North Madison Street in Rockford, Illinois. In 1923, Mr. Johnson was ready to retire. The regional Harley-Davidson sales manager contacted Joe Kegel,…
Early Motorcycles
Five men on early motorcycles. The earliest motorcycles had motors attached to bicycle frames. The center motorcycle is a Harley Davidson.
Sears Buggy
John J. Andrews is driving a Sears Buggy. The passenger is Frank Riggs and the little girl standing nearby is Leta Andrews. John J. Andrews was a superintendent of the Knickerbocker Ice Company which bought a Sears Buggy for each of their…
Model T Automobile
Roy and Carroll Cunningham from Chicago are in the back seat with Roy Betts driving. "Ma" Edith Betts is standing. The car is a Model T with Magneto headlights and kerosene side lamps. A suitcase is stored on each of the front fenders. Roy Betts and…
Bus Fleet
Bus fleet for Illinois C. C. They appear to be school buses.
Automobile Races
Automobile racing on possibly a public dirt road. Many spectators line both sides of the road.
Automobile Races
Automobile racing on a dirt road. It is possible that this is a track rather than a public road.
Automobile Races
Motor sports were popular since the invention of automobiles and motorcycles in the early 1900s. Early races took place on public dirt roads. Goggles protected the driver's eyes from airborne dirt from the roads.
Automobile Races
Motor sports were popular since the invention of automobiles and motorcycles in the early 1900s. Early races took place on public dirt roads.
Motorcycle Racing
Motorcycle Racing
Kurt Hitke
A photographic postcard of Kurt Hitke in the "Roamer" car. Kurt Hitke (December 1, 1889 - February 23, 1979) was a German born, naturalized American race car driver. He became one of the best known race car drivers in the United States. He was an…
Robert Burman
A photographic postcard of Bob Burman in a Peugeot car. The Peugeot family started manufacturing cars in France during the 1890s. They were an early pioneer in car racing. Robert Burman (April 23, 1884 - April 8, 1916) was an American race car…
Percy Ford
A photographic postcard of Percy Ford. Percy Ford (March 15 1888 - March 8, 1962) was a national amateur race car driver from Chicago, Illinois where he was an automobile sales manager. He started racing in 1915 at the Chicago Speedway and raced in…
Motorized Bicycle
Early motorized bicycle or motorcycle. Bicycles began to be motorized with steam engines in the mid 1800s. Motorcycle manufacturing in the United States began in 1901. This image is a photographic postcard produced by Eastman Kodak.
Motorcycle Racing
Early motorcycle racing. Motorcycles were first introduced in 1901 and Harley Davidsons in 1903. Early races were held on horse tracks with wooden tracks specially built by 1909. This image is a photographic postcard produced by Eastman Kodak.
Electric Car
Possibly an electric car. The first small scale electric cars were invented in the 1830s with the first practical electric car being built in the 1870s and becoming popular by 1900. Electric cars at this time were quieter and cleaner than the gas…
Street Scene
An unidentified woman with two men. An early 20th century automobile is at left and a trolley is in the background at the right.
Rockford Furniture Company
Rockford Furniture Company, located at 1009 West Jefferson Street.
Changing a Tire
Changing a tire. The roads of 1910 - 1920s were unpaved and often rough putting a lot of wear on tires. Tires were fairly thin and were expected to last about 1000 miles.
Model T Automobile
Possibly a Model T automobile. The photo is printed on an AZO photographic postcard that were produced by Eastman Kodak.
Parade in Rockford
Convertible in a parade driving on the side of the Winnebago County Courthouse and County Jail near Elm and Court Streets. Two passengers in the back seat are possibly Shriners.
Changing a Tire
Changing a tire. The roads of 1910 - 1920s were unpaved and often rough putting a lot of wear on tires. Tires were fairly thin and were expected to last about 1000 miles.
Shoveling Snow
A man shoveling the snow around a car.
1930s Automobile
Unidentified man with a 1930s automobile.