National Lock Company Plant C
Construction of "Plant C" of the National Lock Company.
National Lock Company
circa 1920-1930
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Construction of Plant C, National Lock Company
Construction of "Plant C" of the National Lock Company.
National Lock Company
circa 1920-1930
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Construction Activity at the National Lock Company
Construction of "Plant C" of the National Lock Company.
National Lock Company
circa 1920-1930
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Site Location for the National Lock Fastener Division
Vytant Aleks(left), Industrial Engineer Designer for National Lock Company and Edwin W. North (right). They are standing in what looks to be a gravel pit. North was the Vice President of Engineering and Research at the National Lock Company. Aleks designed the new building on Kishwaukee Street that was added to the National Lock complex in 1956.
National Lock Company
circa 1955
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Construction of the National Lock Fastener Division Plant
National Lock Company building in the process of being built on Kishwaukee St. Pictured is Edwin W. North, Mark Sommer Sr. and Vytant Aleks. North was the Vice President of Engineering and Research at the National Lock Company. Sommer was the Treasurer and Executive Vice President. Alek was the designer of the new factory.
National Lock Company
1956
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Groundbreaking for the National Lock Fastener Division Plant
Groundbreaking ceremony for the new National Lock Company fastener plant at 4500 Kishwaukee Street. Those standing (left to right) are Edwin W. North, A.H. Charles, M.V. McAdoo, Hulda Johnson, J.R. Sommer, Richard Carlson and Rueben Sommer. Kneeling (left to right) are Floyd Palm, W.B. Sommer, Mark A. Sommer.
National Lock Company
May 01, 1956
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National Lock Leadership at a Groundbreaking
Company Leadership at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new National Lock Company fastener plant at 4500 Kishwaukee Street. Left to right are Edwin W. North, Wally Sommer, Rueben Sommer, M.V. McAdoo, unknown, J.R. Sommer, and Mark Sommer.
National Lock Company
May 01, 1956
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National Lock Leadership at a Fastener Division Groundbreaking
Company Leadership at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new National Lock Company fastener plant at 4500 Kishwaukee Street. From left to right are Mark Sommer, Edwin W. North, J.R. Sommer, unknown, A.H. Charles, and Rueben Sommer.
National Lock Company
May 01, 1956
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An Itemized Bill from Edwin Day for Construction
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from Edwin Day, for construction materials, and labor for building floors per contract.
Charles I. Horsman
circa 1880s - 1890s
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Materials for a State Street Store
Agreement between C. I. Horsman and Thomas Boyd. Horsman agrees to provide stone to Boyd for building a store on State Street. Payment will be half in cash and half in trade.
Charles I. Horsman
February 24, 1851
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Building Stores on State Street
Building contract between Edwin Day and C.I. Horsman for two stores on State Street.
Charles I. Horsman
March 3, 1859
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Construction Supplies
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from Moses Sager for stone and construction materials for C.I. Horsman's store.
Charles I. Horsman
July 12, 1853
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Labor wages
Bill of work, to C.I. Horsman from unnamed party. Services rendered include lumber, labor on a barn, and filing of saws.
Charles I. Horsman
May 21, 1853- June 1854
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Martin and Baker, Construction
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from Martin and Baker for plastering and lathe work on Ward's house
Charles I. Horsman
April 29, 1851
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Bill for Housewares and Construction Materials
N. Crawford's account with C.I. Horsman for construction materials, household items and clothing.
Charles I. Horsman
circa 1850s - 1870s
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1850s Laborer's Wages
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman for construction work on the bank. Includes daily wages owed.
Charles I. Horsman
circa 1853 - 1854
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Bradley and Company Bill
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from Bradley and Company, South Main Street, for door sashes, and molding.
Charles I. Horsman
March 31, 1872
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Roof and Gutter Repair
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from B. Pickett, for repairing roofs and gutters.
Charles I. Horsman
November 1, 1872
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Sexton and Keyte Invoice
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from Sexton and Keyte for plastering, brick laying
Charles I. Horsman
August 12, 1873
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A Bill from Woolford and Blake
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from Woolford and Blake, for cutting stone and providing window sills.
Charles I. Horsman
July 1, 1873
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A Bill from J. F. Sander
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from J.F. Sander for doors, blinds, molding and sashes.
Charles I. Horsman
October 21, 1873
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William Clarke, Carpenter
Bill of sale to Mrs. C.I. Horsman from William Clarke, Carpenter, Joiner, Builder, and Contractor.
Charles I. Horsman
May 10, 1879
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A Bill from William Clarke, Carpenter
Bill of sale to Mrs. C.I. Horsman from William Clarke, Carpenter, Joiner, Builder, and Contractor.
Charles I. Horsman
November 20, 1880
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T.J. Derwent Home Repair Bill
Bill of sale to Mrs. C.I. Horsman from T.J. Derwent, manufacturer of doors, sash, blinds, banisters. Bill for repairing a screen door.
Charles I. Horsman
June 10, 1880
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Thomas W. Carico, Dealer in Stone
Bill of Sale to Mrs. C.I. Horsman from Thomas W. Carrico for gravel and rubble, 813 Pecatonica Street, West Side.
Charles I. Horsman
March 11, 1882
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Executive Plaza
Executive Plaza, 510 North Church Street under construction.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
circa 1974
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300 Block of 7th Street
300 block of 7th Street under renovation
City of Rockford Community Development Department
May 1986
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Construction of the IBM Building
Construction of IBM Building at 404 Elm Street and the Concourse Parking Deck at 200 South Court Street.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
circa 1980
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Construction of the IBM Building
Construction of IBM Building at 404 Elm Street and the Concourse Parking Deck at 200 South Court Street.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
circa 1980
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The Downtown Pedestrian Mall
The Downtown Mall, State and Main Streets, at completion of construction
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1976
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Installation of Symbol
The Downtown Mall, State and Wyman Streets, during installation of sculpture "Symbol". The sculpture would later be moved to the riverfront and painted orange.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1978
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Construction of the Metro Centre
Construction site for the Metro Centre, 300 Elm Street
City of Rockford Community Development Department
circa 1980
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Construction of the Metro Centre
Construction site for the Metro Centre, 300 Elm Street
City of Rockford Community Development Department
circa 1980
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Construction of the Downtown Pedestrian Mall
Start of construction of the Downtown Mall, 100 block of South Main Street
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1974
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Construction at State and Main Streets
Construction across from Stewart Square, at the southwest corner of State and Main Streets
City of Rockford Community Development Department
circa 1980
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Parking Lot on North Main Street
Construction of parking lot across from Woolworth's store at 115 North Main Street
City of Rockford Community Development Department
circa 1980
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Construction Work on the State Street Bridge
Construction work on the State Street Bridge, looking east towards the News Tower, City Hall, and East Side Inn.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1979
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Construction of the Downtown Pedestrian Mall
Construction of the Downtown Pedestrian Mall, State and Main Streets
City of Rockford Community Development Department
circa 1975
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Reconstruction of East State Street
Reconstruction of East State Street in 1982. This shows the 500 block and looking . Lawson Art Shop is at the left.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1982
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Reconstruction of East State Street
Reconstruction of East State Street in 1982. This shows the 400 block in front of Rockford City Hall looking west toward the News Tower.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1982
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Reconstruction of East State Street
Reconstruction of East State Street in 1982. This shows the 500 block looking west. The multistory building is Rockford City Hall.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1982
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Reconstruction of East State Street
Reconstruction of East State Street in 1982. This shows the 500 block looking down from upper floor of Rockford City Hall. The parking lot is at the northeast corner of East State and North 2nd Streets
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1982
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Reconstruction of East State Street
Reconstruction of East State Street in 1982. This shows the 500 block including the Short Stop Grill was at 517 East State Street.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1982
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Reconstruction of East State Street
Reconstruction of the 500 block of East State Street in 1982.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1982
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Reconstruction of Water Street
Reconstruction of Water Street in east downtown Rockford, 1979
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1979
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Construction of the Metro Centre
The Metro Centre under construction in 1980
City of Rockford Community Development Department
June 1980
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Rockford Trust building Solarium
The east and north elevations of the Rockford Trust Building, 206 West State Street, during construction of the solarium on the east side
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1984
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Renovation of the Rockford Trust Building
Renovation construction at the Rockford Trust Building, 206 West State Street, looking east.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1984
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Construction of the Public Safety Building
West State Street construction site for the Public Safety Building and surrounding buildings. The church in background is St. Mary's Catholic Church.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
circa 1975
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500 Block of West State Street
500 block of West State Street before construction of the Public Safety Building. The main feature is the front of the Davis Furniture Store at 510-514 West State Street.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1971
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