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Construction of the Metro Centre
Start of construction of the Metro Centre, 300 Elm Street, August 1979.
Construction of the Metro Centre
Start of construction of the Metro Centre site, 300 Elm Street, June 1979.
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…
Construction of the Pedestrian Mall
Beginning construction of the Downtown Pedestrian Mall. Photo taken at State and Main Streets in September 1974. Duncan James Men's Wear, at 115 South Main, is in the background.
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.
Construction of United Bank Building
Construction site for United Bank, 120 West State Street. The Charles V. Weise Company is visible in the back.
Construction of Whitney Metal Tool Company Huffman Plant
Metal joists and beams are placed in the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Construction on the Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
Construction of the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Construction Site for the Metro Centre
Construction site for the Metro Centre (later BMO Harris), September 1978.
Construction Supplies
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from Moses Sager for stone and construction materials for C.I. Horsman's store.
Construction work for the Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
A proof sheet of eleven photos of trench digging, pipelaying, and concrete pouring for the new Whitney Metal Tool Company building on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois.
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.
East State Street Below the Surface
Reconstruction of East State Street downtown showing the underground building structures in August 1982. The elevation of East State Street was modified over the years.
East State Street Reconstruction
Reconstruction of East State Street downtown; photo taken from Madison Street, looking east with the Midway Theater's tower visible at the end of the view. In the foreground is the Surf Lounge at 326 East State Street. August 1982
Enclosing the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
The new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois begins to be enclosed with siding and roofing materials. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper…
Excavation for Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
Excavation work begins for the construction of the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in…
Excavation Near Forest Hills Road
Excavation area off Forest Hills Road, west of Rock Cut State Park, in August 1978.
Executive Plaza
Executive Plaza, 510 North Church Street under construction.
Finishing the Concrete work for Whitney Metal Tool Company
A man uses a smoothing machine on fresh concrete during construction of the Whitney Metal Tool Company building located on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Flooring for the Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
Interior construction of the new Roper Whitney Company building located on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. A worker appears to be working on building out the forms for the concrete flooring.
Foundation Walls for Whitney Metal Tool Company
Foundation walls go up for the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Framing out the Huffman Boulevard Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
A proof sheet with two views of the framing of the new Whitney Metal Tool Company building on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois.
Framing out the Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
A proof sheet with two views of the framing of the new Whitney Metal Tool Company building on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois.
Framing the Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
Metal studs are placed for construction of the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Framing the Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
Metal studs are placed for construction of the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Framing the Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
Metal studs are placed for construction of the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Groundbreaking for the Huffman Boulevard Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
The ground breaking ceremony for the new Roper Whitney Company Plant located on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. C. Lawrence Sherman, President of Whitney Tool Company stands at the far right. The company became a subsidiary of Roper…
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…
House Construction
A house under construction. Stack of bricks are on the job site ready to be used. Buttresses are spaced along the exterior wall to help strengthen the wall.
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.
Installing Windows for Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
Windows are installed in the first floor brick walls of the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper…
Jefferson High School
Jefferson High School, under construction in February 1978.
Joists and Beams
Metal joists and beams are placed in the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Joists and Beams for Whitney Metal Tool Company
Metal joists and beams are placed in the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Joists and Beams for Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
Metal joists and beams are placed in the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Labor wages
Bill of work, to C.I. Horsman from unnamed party. Services rendered include lumber, labor on a barn, and filing of saws.
Laying Pipe for the Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
A proof sheet of twelve photos of the pipelaying for the new Whitney Metal Tool Company building on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois.
Looking West from the Roof of City Hall
Reconstruction of East State Street downtown; photo taken from the roof of Rockford City Hall (425 East State Street), looking west in August 1982. The News Tower and the State Street bridge are in the top left corner. Visible on the north side of…
Luther Center
Luther Center, 111 West State Street, under construction as viewed from State Street Bridge.
Luther Center Under Construction
Luther Center, 111 West State Street, under construction in August 1978.
Luther Center Under Construction
The Luther Center at 111 West State Street under construction. The building in foreground is PNC Bank at 120 West State Street.
Martin and Baker, Construction
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from Martin and Baker for plastering and lathe work on Ward's house
Masonry for Whitney Metal Tool Company
Brick walls of the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois go up. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
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.
Metro Centre Soon after Construction
Metro Centre when new in October 1982. The Centre is bound by Elm, Main, Chestnut and Church Streets.
Metro Centre Under Construction
Metro Centre, 300 Elm Street, under construction June 1980
Metro Centre Under Construction
Metro Centre, 300 Elm Street, under construction June 1980
Metro Centre Under Construction
Metro Centre, 300 Elm Street, under construction June 1980
Metro Centre Under Construction
Metro Centre, 300 Elm Street, under construction November 1979
Metro Centre Under Construction
Metro Centre, 300 Elm Street, under construction June 1980