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Rockford Register Star News Building next to the Rock River.
This view is looking east across the Rock River at the flags flying atop the Rockford Register Star News Building at 97 E. State Street.
Rock River and Rockford Register Star Building.
This view shows the Rockford Register Star newspaper building, 97 E. State Street, at the east edge of the Rock River.
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.
Angled View of Rockford Register Star Exterior Wall.
This extreme close-up view looks down the west wall of the Rockford Register Star newspaper building, 97 E. State Street, which faces the Rock River.
Aerial View of Rockford Register Star Building and East Side of the Rock River.
An aerial view looking north, depicting the Rock River on the left and the News Tower building of the Rockford Register Star at 97 E. State Street. The State Street Bridge is in the lower part of the photo and the Jefferson Street Bridge spans the…
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.
Rockford Register Star Building.
This photograph looks up the east side of the Rockford Register Star News Tower at 97 E. State Street where a demolished structure has made way for newspaper building renovations. Also see photos 2001.15.55a and 2001.15.55b.
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.
Rockford Register Star Building Construction Area.
A view of the east side of the Rockford Register Star building at 97 E. State Street, where a foundation has been dug for construction in renovations and expansion.
Rockford Register Star Building Looking South.
This photograph looks south from East State Street at an area of construction next to the Rockford Register Star News Tower at 97 E. State Street.
Rockford Register Star Building Looking South.
A view looking south from East State Street at an area of clean-up next to the Rockford Register Star News Tower at 97 E. State Street. A van is seen in shadow where construction will soon expand the newspaper building property. For an additional…
Rockford Register Star Building Looking South.
A view looking south from East State Street at an area of clean-up next to the Rockford Register Star News Tower at 97 E. State Street. A van is seen in shadow where construction will soon expand the newspaper building property. For an additional…
Rockford Register Star Building Looking South.
This photograph looks south from East State Street at an area of construction next to the Rockford Register Star News Tower at 97 E. State Street. Also see photos 2001.15.51 and 2001.15.53b.
Rockford Register Star Building Looking South.
This photograph looks south from East State Street at an area of construction next to the Rockford Register Star News Tower at 97 E. State Street. Also see photo 2001.15.53a.
Rockford Register Star Building.
A photograph depicting the east side of the Rockford Register Star News Tower, 97 E. State Street, where a demolished structure has made way for renovations to the newspaper building. The State Street Bridge is to the right as well as a view of…
Rockford Register Star Building.
A photograph depicting the east side of the Rockford Register Star News Tower, 97 E. State Street, where a demolished structure has made way for renovations to the newspaper building. State Street Bridge is to the right as well as a view of buildings…
Rockford Register Star Building, Extreme Close-Up.
This photograph looks straight up the east side of the Rockford Register Star News Tower at 97 E. State Street where a demolished structure has made way for newspaper building renovations.
Rockford Register Star Building, Extreme Close-Up.
This photograph looks straight up the east side of the Rockford Register Star News Tower at 97 E. State Street where a demolished structure has made way for newspaper building renovations. Also see photo 2001.15.55a.
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…
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.
Hess Brothers.
This photograph, from February 1973, shows the demolition of the Hess Brothers building at 516-518 E. State Street. The Hess Brothers store closed in 1958.
The Last of the Hess Brothers.
This photograph is labeled as the last of the Hess Brothers building being demolished in February 1973. The Hess Brothers store closed in 1958. For an additional view, see photo 2006.84.1.
Home Savings and Loans Association of Rockford.
A black and white nighttime shot of the Home Savings and Loan Association building located at 1107 E. State Street.
Camelot Towers.
The Camelot Towers office building, 1415 E. State Street, was part of and next to Swedish-American Hospital.
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.
Faust Hotel.
This photograph depicts the construction of the Faust Hotel, which opened in 1929 at 618-634 E. State Street at 4th Street.
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.
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.
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.
Manufacturers National Bank.
View depicting the Manufacturers National Bank, 427-429 E. State Street, which later became City Hall.
Manufacturers National Bank.
View showing the Manufacturers National Bank, 427-429 E. State Street, which later became City Hall. For an additional depiction, see photo 2009.37.37.
Phoenix Cleaners.
A black and white photograph of the Phoenix Cleaners, which actually had three locations: 317 E. State Street; 108 S. Church Street; and 213 S. Main Street.
Manufacturers National Bank.
This black and white photograph depicts the Manufacturers National Bank building, 427-429 E. State Street, which later became City Hall (now 425 E. State). For additional views, see photos 2009.37.37 and 2009.37.38.
Rockford Lumber & Fuel Company.
This black and white photograph shows the small brick building that housed the Rockford Lumber & Fuel Company, promoting wood and coal for sale. Two gentlemen dressed in bowler hats and bowties stand outside. The business was located at 204-205 E.…
Blacksmith Shop.
This black and white photograph shows a blacksmith shop in Harlem, Illinois that was converted into a garage and store.
Bedwell & Herrick Coal Company.
With a bicycle in front, a man stands in the doorway of the expansive Bedwell & Herrick Coal Company at 202 E. State Street, which offered wood, coke, and charcoal for sale.
Hess Bros. & Co. The Big Store.
The sign on this expansive building at the corner of E. State and 3rd streets touts, "Trade with Hess and pay less," advising viewers to "watch the newspapers for date of opening." Horse-drawn wagons and pedestrians can be seen in the street and on…
H. F. Norris' Art Store.
This shot looks in at the photographs displayed in the window of H. F. Norris' Art Store at 221 E. State Street. A figure, perhaps wearing a military cap, is seen reflected in the glass (the photographer?) as well as buildings across the street, one…
Norris Art Shop.
This black and white photograph depicts the storefront of H. F. Norris' Art Store, 221 E. State Street, with "Norris Art Shop" on the awning.
H. F. Norris' Art Store.
A man in a suit and bowler hat stands in an open doorway next to H. F. Norris' Art Store, 221 E. State Street, with a dog at his feet and a bicycle leaning to the left.
H. F. Norris' Art Store.
Next to G. W. Patrick Wallpaper is H. F. Norris' Art Store at 221 E. State Street. Note the bicycle's front tire in the far left foreground.
H. F. Norris' Art Store.
A young man in an apron stands outside H. F. Norris' Art Store located at 221 E. State Street.
H. F. Norris' Art Store.
The storefront of H. F. Norris' Art Store, 221 E. State Street, is shown with two bicycles on the curb of the brick roadway at both sides of the photograph. Mural painting is advertised on the building to the right of Norris'.
H. F. Norris' Art Store.
H. F. Norris' Art Store, 221 E. State Street, is underneath the awning that proclaims G. W. Patrick Wallpaper. The building itself is labeled, "Carl Stromberg, Artistic Interior Decorating." A laundry is to the left, and the front wheel of a wagon…
Beale's Jewelry Store.
This color photograph shows Beale's Jewelry store at 406 E. State Street.
Beale's Jewelry Store.
This color photograph shows Beale's Jewelry store at 406 E. State Street.
Beale's Jewelry Store.
This color photograph shows Beale's Jewelry store at 406 E. State Street.