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East State Street Scene Looking East
View of the East State Street Interurban/Rockford Street Railway Company line looking east possibly from the current 9th Street, East State Street intersection.
East State Street Shop
This particular storefront, 310 E. State Street, was a very popular location in Rockford over the years (1870s through the early 1900s and beyond). This particular photograph may show the storefront in 1890 after Frank W. Ellison formed a partnership…
East State Street Trolley Tracks
Trolley tracks on East State Street, near 9th Street, for the Rockford and Interurban Railway Company. Rockford Street Railway began operation in 1880 with horse pulled cars, changing to electricity in the early 1890s. The company expanded its city…
East State Street, 300 Block.
The buildings in this block include Thompson & Co., Southgate Hodgson, Fralet's Drug Store, and the Third National Bank. Horse-drawn wagons wait in the dirt street.
East State Street, 300 Block.
A black and white photograph of the south side of the 300 block of E. State Street. Jackson-Keye (real estate, loans, and insurance) is in the middle of the block.
East State Street, 400 Block.
A black and white photograph of a wet and muddy East State Street showing 426-428 (at right), Cutling and Company and the Big East Side Dry Goods House. In the middle of the block is what at one time was Metropolitan Hall. Across the street (left) …
East State Street, 500 Block.
A view depicting the 500 block of East State Street. The M. Hilliard store (left), located at 509 E. State, was run by Martin Hilliard, dealer in family groceries, teas, coffees, spices, produce, provisions, crockery, and glass ware.
East State Street, Looking East from South Madison St., Rockford, Ill.
A huge "Cigars" sign on building on the left and a church spire in the far distance.
East State Street, Rockford, Ill.
A long view of a thickly tree-lined section of the street.
East State Street, Rockford, Ill.
A view of one side of the street with W. Woolworth Company on the corner.
East State Street, Rockford, Ill.
A sparse street scene with a few people, wagons, and buggies.
East State Street, Rockford.
This photograph depicts a dirt-packed East State Street with horse-drawn wagon traffic. Note Fredriksen & Anderson on the far left awning next to the Candy Factory.
Eastside Center
The Eastside Center, 220 East State Street (Northwest corner, State and Madison Streets) before a 1986 renovation.
Eastside Center After Renovation
The Eastside Center, 220 East State Street (Northwest corner, State and Madison Streets) in May 1987.
Eckholm Hats.
Photograph depicting Eckholm Hats at 503 E. State Street. This millinery shop was owned and operated by the Eckholm sisters, Ester M. and Sophie T. The woman standing in the doorway is probably one of the sisters but is unidentified.
Entrance to Rockford Register Star Building.
This photograph depicts the art deco entrance to the Rockford Register Star newspaper building located at 97 E. State Street. The State Street Bridge and the Rock River are off camera just past this photo's right border.
Entrance to the Rockford News Tower
Front door of the Rockford News Tower, 99 East State Street, November 1993.
Faust Hotel Ballroom.
This photograph shows what might be the celebratory dinner in honor of Valspar's 160th anniversary in the ballroom at the Faust Hotel, 618-634 E. State St. at 4th Street. For an additional view and more information, see photo 2008.14.1.
Faust Hotel.
This photograph depicts the construction of the Faust Hotel, which opened in 1929 at 618-634 E. State Street at 4th Street.
Fire at Midway Theatre
Fire at the Midway Theatre, 721 East State Street. Taken from top floor of Rockford City Hall. The Faust Hotel is seen on the left.
Fire at Midway Theatre
Fire at the Midway Theater, 721 East State Street. Taken from top floor of Rockford City Hall. The Faust Hotel is seen on the left.
Fire at Midway Theatre
Fire at the Midway Theatre, 721 East State Street. Taken from top floor of Rockford City Hall.
First Baptist Church (actually State Street Baptist), Rockford, Ill.
This color photograph shows the church building in the background with its high spire and a horse-drawn wagon in the foreground within the wide intersection expanse. The church is located at the intersection of East State, North Third, and Kishwaukee…
First National Bank
1st National Bank, 401 East State Street.
G.A.R. Horse and Rider.
A horse and rider in a G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) parade is stopped on brick-paved E. State St. in front of a large crowd of spectators outside Shumway Market at 713 E. State.
General Store/Dry Goods.
This interior photograph of an unidentified store at 221 E. State Street shows the furniture and fixtures on display.
Growth Along East State Street
Aerial view looking south along Fairview Avenue. East State Street and Fairview Avenue cross at right center.
Growth Along East State Street
Aerial view looking northwest along East State Street. Fairview Avenue crosses East State Street at left. Alpine Road crosses East State Street at the bottom center. The E shaped building is The Alpine Inn at 4404 East State Street, near the…
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…
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…
Hess Bros. & Co.
A drawing of Hess' store, East State and Third Streets, Rockford IL, between pillars that boast "Value" and "Progress." The store is touted as "Rockford's Mammoth New Department Store" with the slogan, "Trade with Hess and pay less."
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…
Hess Bros. & Co., The Big Store.
The Hess Brothers built a large department store at E. State and 3rd Streets (516-528 E. State).
Hess Bros. Big Store
"Hess Bros. Big Store (This Peterson Building covers a quarter of a block 19000 square feet floor space), State Street, Rockford, Ill. The small building on the left is the East Side Interurban Station."
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.
Highland School, Rockford, Illinois.
The red brick structure of Highland School with its green roof, at Rome Avenue and E. State Street, is pictured with people lined up in front of the building.
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.
Imperial 400 Motel
The Imperial 400 Motel at 733 East State Street, November 1984. The Faust Hotel is visible in the background.
J. Beale & Brother's.
This sepia-tone photograph of the J. Beale and Brother's store depicts two unidentified men standing in the doorway of the business located at 406 East State Street. Also see photo 91.135.6a.
J. Beale & Brother's.
This photograph appears to be the same as photo 91.135.6b except that its tone is lighter, it is a larger size, and the picture is in better condition. Notice the wispy figures far left and far right.
Jewelry Display Counter.
This color photograph shows a glass display counter in what is possibly Beale's Jewelry Store, located at 406 E. State Street.
John Lake Home
John Lake House located at 1313 East State Street. Built in 1873 it is a Victorian Gothic Revival architectural style. Pehr August Peterson purchased the home in 1918. The house is an asymmetrical two-story built with yellow brick and slate tiles on…
Kelly Farm
Kelly Farm on East State Street near the Perryville Road intersection. In 2007 this site was occupied by Lowe's Hardware.
Lake Peterson Home
Lake Peterson home at 1313 East State Street. The house was built in 1873 by its first resident, John Lake, who lived there until his death in 1907. It was purchased in 1918 by Pehr August Peterson. He donated the house to Swedish American Hospital…
Lake-Peterson House
The Lake-Peterson House, 1313 East State Street, used for administrative offices of Swedish-American Hospital. Once the home of industrialist P.A. Peterson.
Levi Moulthrop.
The white-bearded gentleman in this photograph is Levi Moulthrop, a leading dry goods merchant at 324 East State Street.