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Block and Kuhl Company.
A black and white nighttime photograph depicting the B & K, Block and Kuhl, Company, which was located at 315 W. State Street from 1950 to 1959 and at 516-518 E. State Street from 1960 and after.
Camelot Towers.
The Camelot Towers office building, 1415 E. State Street, was part of and next to Swedish-American Hospital.
Car in 100 Block of East State Street.
A photograph depicting a car in the 100 block of East State Street, just east of the Rock River. The Rockford Register Star News Tower, 97 E. State Street, looms at the extreme right.
Car in front of Rockford Register Star.
A photograph depicting a car parked in front of the east side of the newspaper building where the loading docks are located, around the corner from the News Tower at 97 E. State Street. The address on the doors here reads 107-111.
Clark & McKenney Hardware Co.
Four people, three men and one woman, pose outside the Clark & McKenney Hardware Co. located at 429 E. State St. at the corner of 2nd Ave. in Rockford IL. This had become the J. L. Clark Hardware Co. by the 1902 city directory.
Closer View of the Faust Hotel.
This photograph depicts the construction of the Faust Hotel, which opened in 1929 at 618-634 E. State Street at 4th Street.
Clown Band.
A photograph depicting a clown band in an unidentified parade in the first block of W. State Street. The News Tower building in the left background is actually on the east side of the Rock River at 97-99 E. State Street.
Completion of Faust Hotel.
This photograph depicts the completion of construction on the Faust Hotel, which opened in 1929 at 618-634 E. State Street at 4th Street.
Construction of Faust Hotel.
This photograph depicts the construction of the Faust Hotel, which opened in 1929 at 618-634 E. State Street at 4th Street.
Construction of Faust Hotel.
This photograph depicts the construction of the Faust Hotel, which opened in 1929 at 618-634 E. State Street at 4th Street.
Construction of Faust Hotel.
This photograph depicts the almost-finished construction of the Faust Hotel, which opened in 1929 at 618-634 E. State Street at 4th Street.
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.
Crosswalk to the east of Rockford Register Star Building.
This photograph depicts the crosswalk to the east of the Rockford Register Star News Tower, 97 E. State Street, showing a cordoned construction area next to the building.
Crotty Family Residence
The William Crotty family residence at 727 East State Street. William and his wife Frances M. were living at 727 East State Street by 1894. William worked in real estate in Rockford. In 1899 he died in a traffic accident leaving Frances with 8…
Customer at Beale's Jewelry.
This color snapshot of the interior of Beale's Jewelry, 406 E. State St., shows the glass display cases and a young woman standing at the counter.
Daily Republic.
A view looking east across the Rock River at the Daily Republic newspaper building, 98 E. State Street, a forerunner of Rockford newspapers. Also see photo 2001.15.38.
Daley's Auto Upholstery
Daley's Auto Upholstery, 923 East State Street
Design for East Side Centre
Artist's rendering of the East Side Centre on the Northwest corner of East State and Madison Streets.
Design for the 400 Block of East State Street
An artist's rendering of the north side of the 400 block of East State Street, July 1971
E. State St. - Rockford, Ill.
City Hall rises on the left while the News Tower looms in the middle distance.
E. State St. looking West, Rockford, Ill.
Just before Second Street, with Cities Service Gas & Parking and the Midway Theatre, showing a George Raft movie, on the left and the Hotel Faust with its coffee shop, cocktail lounge, and Rainbo Room for dining and dancing on the right.
E. State St., Looking West Across Bridge to West State St., Rockford, Ill.
A trolley car moves down the street in the distance; a fire hydrant is on the corner (left) and a bicycle stands alone in the bottom left.
East Bank of the Rock River
Buildings along the east bank of the Rock River downtown, viewed from the parking lot of the Rockford Public Library at 215 North Wyman St. The Rockford News Tower is visible in the background
East Side of Rockford Register Star Building.
A photograph depicting the east side of the Rockford Register Star building at 97 E. State Street, where demolition has made way for renovations above and below ground level.
East Side of Rockford Register Star Building.
A view of the east side of the Rockford Register Star News Tower, 97 E. State Street, where a demolished structure has made room for newspaper building renovations and construction of additional parking area. The State Street Bridge is to the right…
East Side of Rockford Register Star Building.
A view of the east side of the Rockford Register Star News Tower, 97 E. State Street, where a demolished structure has made room for newspaper building renovations and construction of additional parking area. State Street Bridge is to the right as…
East State and Jefferson Streets
Gas stations at East State and East Jefferson Streets
East State and Jefferson Streets
Dry cleaners on east side of downtown at the intersection of East State Street and Jefferson Street. The multistory building in background on the right side is the Faust Landmark at 630 East State Street
East State General Store/Dry Goods.
This interior shows an unidentified General/Dry Goods store located at 221 E. State Street.
East State Interior.
The inside of this store looks like the 221 E. State Street location, the site of the Norris Art Shop in the 1920s (exterior photos of this store can be found in the Business Exteriors 20th Century Collection). For additional views of businesses at…
East State Street
Aerial view looking southwest toward East State Street and Fairview Avenue.
East State Street ad Alpine Road
The intersection of East State Street and Alpine Road looking west in November 1978. The Albert Pick Motel was at 4404 East State Street.
East State Street and 2nd Street
North side of East State Street looking east from 2nd Street in September 1985. Lawson's Art Shop is at the left.
East State Street and 2nd Street
Northeast corner of East State and North 2nd Streets. The building in the background on the left was the Ing Skating Palace. Lawson's Art Shop is at the right. September 1985.
East State Street and 3rd Street
South side of East State Street looking west from 3rd Street. The tall building in the background is Rockford City Hall (425 East State). September 1985.
East State Street and Alpine Road
The intersection of East State Street and Alpine Road, looking northwest in November 1978.
East State Street at Prospect Street.
East State Street at Prospect Street.
East State Street at Rockford Avenue
Looking west on East State Street at Rockford Avenue.
East State Street at South Rockford Avenue.
Looking west on East State Street at South Rockford Avenue.
East State Street at Welty Avenue
Looking northeast on East State Street at Welty Avenue.
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 East of the News Tower
Signage on the south side of East State Street looking east from the News Tower at 99 East State Street including Kegel's Bicycles and the Hideaway.
East State Street from Fairview Avenue
Looking east from Fairview Avenue along East State Street
East State Street Homes
Residential homes on East State Street looking west.
East State Street Looking West from Madison Street Corner.
This photograph looks west from the corner of East State and Madison Streets. Rockford Shoe Store can be seen on the left. The photo is labeled as being taken on April 29, 1890.
East State Street Looking West from Madison Street Corner.
This photograph looks west from the corner of East State and Madison Streets. Rockford Shoe Store can be seen on the left. The photo is labeled as being taken on April 29, 1890. For an additional view, see photo 83.45.96.
East State Street Looking West.
Looking west up the middle of East State, this photograph shows the rails in the street, several bicycles and horse-drawn buggies and wagons as well as pedestrians. The Y.M.C.A. is the last building depicted in the distance at the right, at the…
East State Street Parade.
A group of women wearing nurse uniforms are marching east on E. State Street. On the left is Rockford Printing, 214-216 E. State, next is Davis Candy Co., 218 E. State, and then the East Side Inn Cafe, 222 E. State, which is in the East Side Inn,…
East State Street Parking Lot
A new parking lot on the 700 block of East State Street. The high rise in background is the Faust Landmark (630 East State). The building in foreground on the right is the Imperial 400 Motel at 733 East State Street.
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