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Joseph Behr & Sons Picnic.
This photograph, showing a large group of people in a park-like setting, is labeled, "2nd Annual Picnic, Jos. Behr & Sons. Aug. 4, 1945."
Benjamin Behr.
A black and white photograph of Benjamin Behr, son of Joseph Behr, with pen in hand at his desk.
Philip Behr.
A black and white photograph of Philip Behr, son of Joseph Behr. A gold name plate bearing his name is attached to the back of the photo.
Sketch of Joseph Behr.
A black and white drawing of Joseph Behr. Behr immigrated to the U.S. from Russia in 1902, founding his recycling company in 1906. Earlier, though, he began by pedaling wares from a horse-drawn wagon on Chicago's famed Maxwell Street before settling…
Behr Machinery & Equipment.
This color photograph displays the interior of Behr Machinery and Equipment Company, located at 501 18th Avenue in Rockford IL. The room holds machinery on the floor and pictures of machinery on the walls.
Behr Machinery Plant.
A color photograph showing Behr plant machinery and workers on the floor.
Behr Company Office and Workers.
This color photograph displays workers in the offices of the Behr Machinery and Equipment Company.
Behr Paper Company.
A color photograph depicting the Behr Paper Company building at the corner of Cedar and S. Main Streets in Rockford IL. Notice the Amoco gas station to the right using the Standard "torch & oval" logo on the sign by the street. Also, street signs…
Behr Machinery and Scrap Metal.
A crane with an industrial magnet is seen picking up scraps of metal from a yard and placing them in a dumpster.
Behr Recycling Scrap Metal.
A worker with a hard hat walks past bundles of scrap metal outside the Behr Company.
Behr Recycling Scrap Metal.
A worker wearing a red hard hat directs a crane with an industrial magnet picking up scrap metal. Note the "Joseph Behr & Sons" name on the side of the huge dumpster.