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Automobile Races
Automobile racing on possibly a public dirt road. Many spectators line both sides of the road.
Bus Fleet
Bus fleet for Illinois C. C. They appear to be school buses.
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…
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…
Early Motorcycles
Five men on early motorcycles. The earliest motorcycles had motors attached to bicycle frames. The center motorcycle is a Harley Davidson.
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 20th Century Automobile
An early automobile on a street in Rockford, Illinois. The style of the vehicle is similar to horse drawn buggies.
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…
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.
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…
Peoria Rockford Bus Company
The Peoria Rockford Bus Company operated as Central Trailways 1937 - 1942.
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…
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.
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…
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 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 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 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 Machine for Chrysler Corporation
Ingersoll Milling Machine Company machine built for Chrysler Corporation in Kenosha, Wisconsin
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
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.
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.
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 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 Garage
The Ingersoll Milling Machine Company garage in 1923, filled with automobiles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Daley's Auto Upholstery
Daley's Auto Upholstery, 407 Green Street.
Humphrey Car Dealership
Humphrey Car dealership in the 500 block of East Jefferson Street
Waterworks Parking Lot
The Waterworks parking lot before construction of the walkway along the riverfront. November 1984.
Riverfront behind the Rockford Public Library
The walkway and parking area behind Rockford Public Library downtown, July 1987.
Downtown Riverfront
Part of the green space and walkway along the west bank of the Rock River in downtown Rockford. Cars are visible in the parking lot.
Moore Automatic Merchandising
Moore Automatic Merchandising at 920 1st Avenue. The Faust Hotel is visible in the background.
3700 Block of East State Street
3700 block of East State Street, looking west. Visible are Radio Shack and Union Hall.
300-400 Blocks of 7th Street
West side of the 300-400 blocks of 7th Street, looking south.
300-400 Blocks of 7th Street
West side of the 300-400 blocks of 7th Street, looking north. A Coca-Cola delivery truck is visible.
The Federal Building and Concourse Parking Deck
West downtown Rockford looking north along Court Street toward the Public Safety Building from Chestnut Street. The structure in the foreground on the right is the Concourse Parking Deck, the brick structure on the left was the Federal Building at…
Walnut and Kishwaukee Streets
Area around the corner of Walnut and Kishwaukee Streets looking southeast in February 1979. Visible are the Masonic Temple (built as First Congregational Church and destroyed by fire in September 2020) and a Mercedes Benz car dealership.
East State Street and 3rd Street
South side of East State Street looking west from 3rd Street. The tall building in the background is Rockford City Hall (425 East State). September 1985.
East State Street and 2nd Street
Northeast corner of East State and North 2nd Streets. The building in the background on the left was the Ing Skating Palace. Lawson's Art Shop is at the right. September 1985.
North Church Street and Mulberry Street
North Church Street, looking from Mulberry Street in September 1985.
Shumway Market Building and Parking Lot
The Shumway municipal parking lot at the southeast corner of East State and 3rd Streets. The small building in the foreground is the Shumway Market Building. In the background is the Masonic Temple (built as First Congregational Church and destroyed…
Nicholson Gift Shoppe
7th Street looking north. The structure in the background on the east side of the Street with a large "N" on it is Nicholson Gift Shoppe at 222 7th Street. February 1980.
North Water Street Construction
Reconstruction of North Water Street.
An I-90 Tollbooth
A toll booth on I-90 in August 1979. The charge was 15 cents per axle.
East State Street ad Alpine Road
The intersection of East State Street and Alpine Road looking west in November 1978. The Albert Pick Motel was at 4404 East State Street.
Whitman Street at Rural Street
Whitman Street interchange looking southeast towards Rural Street in November 1970.
20th Street Viaduct
One-lane traffic on the south side of the 20th Street railroad viaduct, just north of 23rd Avenue in September 1977.