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Elco Tool Company, Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Elco Tool Company building damaged from the 1928 Rockford Tornado.
Elco Tool Company, Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Elco Tool Company building damaged from the 1928 Rockford Tornado.
Elco Tool Company, Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Elco Tool Company building damaged from the 1928 Rockford Tornado.
Elco Tool Company, Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Elco Tool Company building damaged from the 1928 Rockford Tornado.
Elco Tool Company, Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Elco Tool Company building damaged from the 1928 Rockford Tornado.
Elco Tool Company, Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Elco Tool Company building damaged from the 1928 Rockford Tornado.
Elco Tool Company, Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Elco Tool Company building damaged from the 1928 Rockford Tornado.
Elco Tool Company, Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Elco Tool Company building damaged from the 1928 Rockford Tornado.
Elco Tool Company, Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Elco Tool Company building damaged from the 1928 Rockford Tornado.
Factory B Rockford Cyclone Damage, 1928
Photo of the Factory B cyclone damage in 1928.
Factory B Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Factory B building completely demolished by the 1928 Rockford tornado. The front of the Photo reads, "Chair Factory B."
Factory Damage from Cyclone, 1928
Photo of the factory damage from the 1928 cyclone.
Fire, Loves Park, 1947
Photo of the Loves Park Fire Department moving an injured person onto a stretcher. There is a crowd surrounding the firemen and a dog to the right.
Flood Damage, 1929
Photo of the March 25, 1929 flood taken in front of the Rockford Public Library looking towards the State Street bridge. Part of a pipe is exposed at the center.
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.
Lawson Transfer and File Storage Fire, 1947
Photo of the Lawson Transfer and File Storage building fire with firemen spraying water on the building. There is a decent sized crowd to the left.
Lawson Transfer and File Storage Fire, 1947
Photo of the Lawson Transfer and File Storage building fire with firemen spraying water on the building.
Library Park Flood, 1929
Photo of the Library Park spring flood in 1929.
National Chair Company and Elco Tool Company Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the National Chair Company and Elco Tool Company tornado damage in 1928.
Pierson Furniture Factory Fire, 1948
Photo of the Pierson Furniture Factory fire on April 15, 1948.
Pierson Furniture Factory Fire, 1948
Photo of the Pierson Furniture Factory fire on April 15, 1948.
Register Gazette Building, Flood, 1929
Photo of the March 25, 1929 flood taken behind the Register Gazette building. The sidewalk is submerged under water with a fence or railing to the right with a line of trees next to it. There is a bridge in distance.
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 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 Chair and Furniture Company Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Rockford Chair & Furniture Company building destroyed in the 1928 tornado. Eight people were killed and a monetary loss of $200,000.
Rockford Chair and Furniture Company Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Rockford Chair and Furniture Company building demolished by the 1928 Rockford tornado. There are many onlookers. The caption on the back reads, "Rockford Chair and Furniture Co., Plant B. Eight deaths occurred here."
Rockford Chair and Furniture Company Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Rockford Chair and Furniture building after the 1928 tornado. A caption on the back reads, "Rockford Chair and Furniture Company Plant B. Eight out of the total of fourteen deaths occurred in this plant. Work of recovering bodies was…
Rockford Chair and Furniture Company Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Rockford Chair and Furniture Company building after the 1928 tornado. The caption on the back reads, "After tornado, worst in Rockford history. Great damage in southeast, fatalities."
Rockford Cyclone Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford cyclone. There is a collapsed second-story of a building with bed frame among the debris. There is a caption that reads, "Rockford Cyclone - Sept." Location unknown.
Rockford Dam, Flood, 1929
Photo of the Rockford dam during the flooding of March 25, 1929. This Photo was taken from the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Bridge. There is water flowing from left to right with a bridge on the left. What appears to be part of the Water…
Rockford Earthquake Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage after the 1928 Rockford earthquake. A wooden 2' x 4' has fallen down into a well and the house on the right has been blown away. There is also a smashed car. Location unknown.
Rockford Earthquake Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage after the 1928 Rockford earthquake. There is a slanted house with people surrounding it. Location unknown.
Rockford Earthquake Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage after the 1928 Rockford earthquake. There is a house removed from its foundation. Location unknown.
Rockford Earthquake Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage after the 1928 Rockford earthquake. There is a garage that was lifted from its foundation and an undamaged car on the right. Location unknown.
Rockford Earthquake Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage after the 1928 Rockford earthquake. There are two houses that have been moved into the street. Location unknown.
Rockford Earthquake Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 earthquake. There are four children standing in front of a destroyed grocery store with a hand painted sign towards the right on the building that reads, "American Coffee." Location unknown.
Rockford Earthquake Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage after the 1928 Rockford earthquake. There is a garage and a service station. In front of the buildings, there is a pile of bricks and a car from NMA gas and oil coupon Station. Location unknown.
Rockford Earthquake Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage after the 1928 Rockford earthquake. There are people standing near a house moved into the street. Location unknown.
Rockford Earthquake Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage after the 1928 Rockford earthquake. There are four children standing and sitting by a house that has been moved off its foundation. Location unknown.
Rockford Fire, Early 20th Century
Photo of a Rockford fire in the early 20th century. Location unknown.
Rockford Fire, Early 20th Century
Photo of a Rockford fire in the early 20th century. Location unknown.