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Workers at the Whitney Metal Tool Company Construction Site
Construction crews start work on 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.
Winsome Acres
Residential construction underway at Winsome Acres, east of 35th Street and Samuelson Road in Southeast Rockford, February 1978. Snow covers the ground.
Winsome Acres
Residential construction underway at Winsome Acres, east of 35th Street and Samuelson Road in Southeast Rockford, February 1978. Snow covers the ground.
Winnebago Street Viaduct
Winnebago Street Viaduct under construction in August 1982.
William Clarke, Carpenter
Bill of sale to Mrs. C.I. Horsman from William Clarke, Carpenter, Joiner, Builder, and Contractor.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Walls
The first walls of the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois begin to rise. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Walls
The first walls of the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois begin to rise. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Site on Huffman Boulevard
Site preparation 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 1961.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant Construction
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.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Huffman Boulevard Site
Site preparation 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 1961.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Huffman Boulevard Plant Construction
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.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Huffman Boulevard Construction
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.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Construction Site
Supplies are gathered 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…
Whitney Metal Tool Company Construction
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.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Construction
Site work 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 1961.
Welding in the Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
A welder works on the interior construction of new Roper Whitney Company Plant located on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Water Street Parking Deck Construction
The Water Street municipal parking deck under construction. The building in the background is the Waterside Building at 124 North Water Street.
Walls for the Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
Workers survey progress on the 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 Industries in 1961.
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.
The Rockford Store Building
The Rockford Store building at 301 West State Street demolished for construction of municipal parking deck at State and Main Streets.
The Main Event
Restaurant, The Main Event, on the ground level of the municipal parking deck at State and Main under construction November 1986
The Downtown Pedestrian Mall
The Downtown Mall, State and Main Streets, at completion of construction
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.
State Street Bridge Repair
June 1979 repair work on the State Street Bridge in downtown Rockford.
Site Preparation for Whitney Metal Tool Company
Site preparation 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 1961.
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…
Siding installation on the Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
A proof sheet with six photos of the installation of metal walls around the new Whitney Metal Tool Company building on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois.
Sexton and Keyte Invoice
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from Sexton and Keyte for plastering, brick laying
Roofing the Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
A proof sheet with five views of the roofing process on the new Whitney Metal Tool Company building on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois.
Roofing the Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
A proof sheet with five views of the roofing process on the new Whitney Metal Tool Company building on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois.
Roof and Gutter Repair
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from B. Pickett, for repairing roofs and gutters.
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
Rock Valley College Under Construction
Aerial photo of Rock Valley College campus under construction in May 1969.
Restoration of the Beattie Park Gazebo
The gazebo in Beattie Park during its restoration in April 1970. A Project First Rate sign is visible.
Renovation of the Rockford Trust Building
Renovation construction at the Rockford Trust Building, 206 West State Street, looking east.
Removal of a Part of the Pedestrian Mall
Removal of the Downtown Mall, 300 block of West State Street, November 1984. A John Fridh and Sons, General Contractors, trailer is in the foreground.
Reinforced 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 reinforcing the concrete flooring.
Reconstruction of Water Street
Reconstruction of Water Street in east downtown Rockford, 1979
Reconstruction of East State Street
Reconstruction of the 500 block of East State Street in 1982.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Rebuilding the 500 Block of East State Street
Reconstruction of the 500 block of East State Street downtown.
Rebuilding the 400 Block of East State Street
Reconstruction of the 400 block of East State Street looking west. Geraghty's Costume Rental Shop, Ding Hoe Chinese Restaurant and Cj's Lounge are visible at the left. Viking Interiors is on the far side of the street.
Pouring Concrete for Whitney Metal Tool Company
Concrete floors are poured in 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…
Pedestrian Mall Groundbreaking
Groundbreaking for the Downtown Pedestrian Mall at State and Main Streets in September 1974. Duncan James Men's Wear, at 115 South Main, is in the background.
Parking Lot on North Main Street
Construction of parking lot across from Woolworth's store at 115 North Main Street
Parking Lot Between Main and Wyman Streets
Development of municipal parking lot at Mulberry between Main and Wyman Streets. 127 N. Wyman, the Pioneer of Illinois Building (later the Morrissey Building), is visible across the construction.