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Celebrating the start of a new Whitney Metal Tool Company Factory
The ground breaking ceremony for the new Roper Whitney Company Plant located on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Building Stores on State Street
Building contract between Edwin Day and C.I. Horsman for two stores on State Street.
Building out the Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
An interior view of the under construction Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Building a New 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.
Breaking ground 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…
Bradley and Company Bill
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from Bradley and Company, South Main Street, for door sashes, and molding.
Bill for Housewares and Construction Materials
N. Crawford's account with C.I. Horsman for construction materials, household items and clothing.
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.
A New 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.
A Bill from Woolford and Blake
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from Woolford and Blake, for cutting stone and providing window sills.
A Bill from William Clarke, Carpenter
Bill of sale to Mrs. C.I. Horsman from William Clarke, Carpenter, Joiner, Builder, and Contractor.
A Bill from J. F. Sander
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from J.F. Sander for doors, blinds, molding and sashes.
500 Block of West State Street
The 500 block of West State Street, north side before demolition for construction of the Rockford Mass Transit District transit center. Signs for Stern's and Judo are visible.
500 Block of West State Street
500 block of West State Street before construction of the Public Safety Building.
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.
300 Block of 7th Street
300 block of 7th Street under renovation
1850s Laborer's Wages
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman for construction work on the bank. Includes daily wages owed.
100 Block of West State Street
Buildings on the northside of the 100 block of West State Street prior to being demolished for the construction of the Luther Center. Visible are Weise's Department Store, Comay's, and a billboard for Castronova's Bridal Salon. The red sign in the…