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Elco Tool Company Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage of Elco Tool Company from the 1928 tornado.
West State Street Fire, 1910
Photographic postcard of the West State Street fire in 1910.
Rockford Wholesale Grocery Fire
Photographic postcard of the Rockford Wholesale Grocery Fire.
Rockford Wholesale Grocery Fire
Photographic postcard of the Rockford Wholesale Grocery Fire seen from across the Rock River.
Seventh Street Fire, 1908
Photo of the damage from the Seventh Street Fire in 1908.
Seventh Street Fire, 1908
Photo of the damage from the Seventh Street Fire in 1908.
Seventh Street Fire, 1908
Photo of the damage from the Seventh Street Fire in 1908.
Seventh Street Fire, 1908
Photo of the damage from the Seventh Street Fire in 1908.
Rockford Wholesale Grocery Fire
Photo of the Rockford Wholesale Grocery fire.
Union Furniture Company Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of Union Furniture Company from the tornado damage in 1928.
National Chair Company and Elco Tool Company Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the National Chair Company and Elco Tool Company tornado damage in 1928.
Carlson Roofing Company Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Carlson Roofing Company tornado damage in 1928.
Elco Tool Company Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of Elco Tool Company tornado damage in 1928.
Factory B Rockford Cyclone Damage, 1928
Photo of the Factory B cyclone damage in 1928.
Tornado Damage of Residences near Charles St. and 20th St., 1928
Photo of the tornado damage of residences near Charles St. and 20th St. in 1928.
Elco Tool Company Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Elco Tool Company, on Broadway Avenue, tornado damage in 1928.
House Damage from 1928 Tornado
Photo of damage to house from the 1928 Rockford tornado. "Rockford Cyclone" is written on the front. There is a man standing in front of the roof area of the house, which is resting on the ground. On back, someone handwrote that the relief fund…
Keith Creek Flood, February 1922
Photo of the Keith Creek Flood in February 1922. The view is down a flooded street, where a car sits in the middle with its doors open.
Keith Creek Flood, February 1922
Photo of the Keith Creek Flood in February 1922.
Keith Creek Flood, February 1922
Photo of the Kent Creek Flood in February 1922.
Keith Creek Flood, February 1922
Photo of the Keith Creek Flood and depicts excessive flooding with houses in the background. On the left, there are two boys standing on a pile of dirt or debris in the water. On back, "1 boy lost his life in creek near here" is handwritten.
14th Street, Keith Creek Flood, February 1922
Photo of the Keith Creek flood at 14th Street.
West of 16th Street, Keith Creek Flood, February 1922
Photo of the Keith Creek Flood in February 1922. On back, "By B.C. Harvey, City Engineer - Location West of 16th Street" is handwritten.
Cleaning after Keith Creek Flood, 1922
Photo of the cleaning process after the Keith Creek Flood.
Cleaning after Keith Creek Flood, 1922
Photo of the cleaning process after the Keith Creek Flood.
Factory Damage from Cyclone, 1928
Photo of the factory damage from the 1928 cyclone.
Charles Street and Shaw Street, After Tornado and Flooding, 1928
Photo of Charles Street and Shaw Street after the 1928 tornado and flooding. On the back, "Before Alpine Dam was built" is written. The Smith Oil and Refining Company building can be seen on the right. In the back, there is a sign for Trigg and…
Charles Street and 18th Street, After Tornado and Flooding, 1928
Photo of Charles Street and 18th Street after the 1928 tornado and flooding. On the back, "Heavy rain before Alpine Dam was built" is handwritten.
6th Avenue and 13th Street, After Tornado and Flooding, 1928
Photo of 6th Avenue and 13th Street after the 1928 tornado and flooding. There are two buildings, likely apartment complexes, and a woman is at the door at the left building.
6th Avenue and 9th Street, After Tornado and Flooding, 1928
Photo of 6th Avenue and 9th Street after the 1928 tornado and flooding. There is a car completely submerged in water to the tops of its wheels.
Rockford Avenue and Charles Street, After Tornado and Flooding, 1928
Photo of Rockford Avenue and Charles Street after the 1928 tornado and flood. This Photo was taken before Alpine dam was built.
Rockford after Tornado and Flooding, 1928
Photo of Rockford after the 1928 tornado & flooding, location unknown.
Rockford after Tornado and Flooding, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford tornado. There is a house missing the entire front and roof of the house. This is the same house as 2012.3.13, 2008.1.107, 2008.1.111, 2012.3.30 but a different view. Location unknown.
Rockford after Tornado and Flooding, 1928
Photo of Rockford after the 1928 tornado & flooding, location unknown.
Rockford after Tornado and Flooding, 1928
Photo of Rockford after the 1928 tornado & flooding, location unknown.
Rockford after Tornado and Flooding, 1928
Photo of Rockford after the 1928 tornado & flooding, location unknown. There is a house that appears to be "sinking" into its foundation. There are three women and two children standing at the windows.
Rockford after Tornado and Flooding, 1928
Photo of Rockford after the 1928 tornado & flooding, location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Rockford tornado damage in 1928, exact location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Rockford tornado damage in 1928, exact location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Rockford tornado damage in 1928, exact location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Rockford tornado damage in 1928, exact location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Rockford tornado damage in 1928, exact location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Rockford tornado damage in 1928, exact location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Rockford tornado damage in 1928, exact location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Rockford tornado damage in 1928, exact location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Rockford tornado damage in 1928, exact location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford tornado. house numbered "1422" with its roof torn off and significant debris scattered across the front yard. This is the same house as 2012.3.11, 2012.3.19, 2012.3.23, 2012.3.31, 2012.3.50, and 77.16.8 but…
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Rockford tornado damage in 1928, exact location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Rockford tornado damage in 1928, exact location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Rockford tornado damage in 1928, exact location unknown.