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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.
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.
Winnebago County Courthouse
The Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, in August 1979.
Whitman Street at Rural Street
Whitman Street interchange looking southeast towards Rural Street in November 1970.
Waterworks Parking Lot
The Waterworks parking lot before construction of the walkway along the riverfront. November 1984.
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.
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.
Traveling by Car
Women posing near a car. A spare tire is strapped to the side of the car.
Traveling by Car
An unidentified couple standing beside a car. The male is checking what might be a map.
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.
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.
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…
Teachout Family Outing
Possibly Ed and "Min" Gorham with Adella Teachout and several of the Teachout girls. Fred Dwight Teachout (born in Rockford April 27, 1858 - May 10, 1937) and his wife Adella Rachel (Jones) Teachout (born in Seward May 14, 1864 - June 6, 1948) had…
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.
South Mulford Road and Harrison Avenue
Intersection of South Mulford Road and Harrison Avenue, looking east on Harrison.
South Mulford Road and Harrison Avenue
Intersection of South Mulford Road and Harrison Avenue, looking north on Mulford.
South Mulford Road and Harrison Avenue
Intersection of South Mulford Road and Harrison Avenue, looking west on Harrison.
South Beloit Toll booth
Toll booth at the South Beloit interchange for I-90 in August 1979.
South Alpine Road and Harrison Avenue
The intersection of South Alpine Road and Harrison Avenue, looking north.
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…
Shoveling Snow
A man shoveling the snow around a car.
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…
Rockford Screw Products Airplane
Rockford Screw Products corporate airplane, the "Screw Bird" sits on the tarmac with two men shaking hands in front of it. Company President Swan Hillman sits in a Ford Thunder Bird in front of the plane.
Rockford Products Sample Parts
Rockford Products manufactured pins and clips. Some are for cabinet locking mechanisms. The smaller pins in front are for holding down the tops for convertibles.
Rockford Products Sample Automotive Parts
Rockford Products sample parts. Most were used in automotive assembly.
Rockford Products Sample Automotive Part
Rockford Products sample part. This was part of an automobile brake system.
Rockford Products Automotive Suspension Parts
Automobile front end suspension parts manufactured by Rockford Products.
Rockford Products Automotive Components
An ABS brake part made for Bendix by Rockford Products.
Rockford Products Automotive Components
Rockford Products manufactured automotive parts.
Rockford Products Automotive Components
Rockford Products manufactured automotive parts and chuck keys.
Rockford Products Automotive and Cabinet Components
Rockford Products manufactured components. From left to rights are an Amerock Window Crank components, a Ford fuel nozzle part a Ford transmission pin and part of a gear shift.
Rockford Furniture Company
Rockford Furniture Company, located at 1009 West Jefferson Street.
Rockford Fire Station #2
Rockford Fire Station #2 at 204 South 1st Street in November 1976.
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…
Rock River Towers
Rock River Towers, 913 North Main Street.
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…
Riverfront behind the Rockford Public Library
The walkway and parking area behind Rockford Public Library downtown, July 1987.
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…
Peoria-Rockford Bus Company
Group of unidentified men posing in front of two Silver Arrow Peoria-Rockford Bus Company charter buses.
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.
Peoria Rockford Bus Company
The Peoria Rockford Bus Company operated as Central Trailways 1937 - 1942.
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.
North Water Street Construction
Reconstruction of North Water Street.
North Rockton Avenue
The intersection of North Rockton Avenue and Auburn Street. Beaky's Drive-In Restaurant, at 2430 Auburn Street, and a Shell Gas Station are visible. September 1977.
North Main and Auburn Streets
The commercial district at North Main and Auburn Streets. The Hostess House shown on left was at 1406 North Main Street. September 1977. A city bus with a Pepsi advertisement on its front is visible.
North Main and Auburn Streets
The intersection of North Main and Auburn Streets. Amoco and Sunoco gas stations visible.
North Church Street and Mulberry Street
North Church Street, looking from Mulberry Street in September 1985.
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.
Nell Pierson
Nell Pierson and a car.
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.