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State Street Baptist Church Choir
Appears to be the choir inside the State Street Baptist Church, located at 1135 East State Street. They appear to be in the choir loft with the organ pipes behind them. In front is the organist at the organ and the Reverend Mahlon M. Day at the…
State Street Baptist Church Choir
Appears to be the choir standing on the steps of the State Street Baptist Church, located at 1135 East State Street. The men stand behind the women, who are all in white dresses. The Reverend Mahlon M. Day is in front with his arms crossed.
State Street Baptist Church
State Street Baptist Church located at 1135 East State Street, at the junction with Third and Kishwaukee Streets. A horse is at a water trough. The Norman Clark Flour and Feed is at right.
State Street Baptist Choir
The Choir at the State Street Baptist Church, located at 1135 East State Street. The Pastor, Reverend Mahlon M. Day, is seated at the front.
P.A. Peterson's Home
A bedroom set in one of bedrooms at P.A. Peterson's Home on East State Street.
P.A. Peterson's Home
A bedroom at the home of P.A. Peterson on East State Street with a close up view of a sleigh bed. A sleigh bed has curved or scrolled head and footboards resembling a sled or sleigh.
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…
Kelly Farm
Kelly Farm on East State Street near the Perryville Road intersection. In 2007 this site was occupied by Lowe's Hardware.
Sugar Farm
Spearing Family Farm buildings. According to the donor, this was the only maple sugar producing farm in Winnebago County. The Spearing family owned the farm from 1926-1950s.
Sugar Farm
Maple sugar farm sugar shack at the Spearing Farm where sap is boiled down. According to the donor, this was the only maple sugar producing farm in Winnebago County, and the Spearing family owned the farm from 1926-1950s. The grove contains over 200…
Sugar Farm
Aerial view of East State Street and the Spearing sugar farm, six miles north west of Belvidere. According to the donor, this was the only maple sugar producing farm in Winnebago County, and the Spearing family owned the farm from 1926-1950s.
Peace Parade Along State Street
Peace Parade along the 900 block of East State Street. The German government was presented with Armistice terms on November 8, 1918. The Masons marching led by Uncle Sam with a woman at left carrying what appears to be Great Britain's flag and a…
Peace Parade Along State Street
Peace Parade along the 900 block of East State Street. The German government was presented with Armistice terms on November 8, 1918. A float with a coffin and a sign over it, "At ….. Rest - ! IN -- HELL".
Peace Parade Along State Street
Peace Parade along the 900 block of East State Street. The German government was presented with Armistice terms on November 8, 1918. A float with an Effigy of a German soldier hanging and a sign that reads " "Hell's New Ruler".
Peace Parade Along State Street
Peace Parade along the 900 block of East State Street. The German government was presented with Armistice terms on November 8, 1918. Three men on horseback leading marching soldiers with rifles.
Peace Parade Along State Street
Peace Parade along the 900 block of East State Street. The German government was presented with Armistice terms on November 8, 1918. Two men in an automobile with an Effigy of a Kaiser in the back seat.
Peace Parade Along State Street
Peace Parade along the 900 block of East State Street. The German government was presented with Armistice terms on November 8, 1918. A marching band playing brass instruments.
Peace Parade Along State Street
Peace Parade along the 900 block of East State Street. The German government was presented with Armistice terms on November 8, 1918. Women marching, followed by men in civilian clothing.
Peace Parade Along State Street
Peace Parade along the 900 block of East State Street. The German government was presented with Armistice terms on November 8, 1918. Marching band with brass instruments.
Peace Parade Along State Street
Peace Parade along the 900 block of East State Street. The German government was presented with Armistice terms on November 8, 1918. Marching band of soldiers in uniform.
Peace Parade Along State Street
Peace Parade along the 900 block of East State Street. The German government was presented with Armistice terms on November 8, 1918. Women carrying American flags, riding on top of a horse pulled coach.
Peace Parade Along State Street
Peace Parade along the 900 block of East State Street. The German government was presented with Armistice terms on November 8, 1918. Nurses carrying American flags.
Peace Parade Along State Street
Peace Parade along the 900 block of East State Street. The German government was presented with Armistice terms on November 8, 1918. A young boy and girl carrying American flags.
Peace Parade Along State Street
Peace Parade along the 900 block of East State Street. The German government was presented with Armistice terms on November 8, 1918. Five soldiers on horseback.
Soldiers Marching in the Peace Parade
Peace Parade along the 900 block of East State Street. The German government was presented with Armistice terms on November 8, 1918. Soldiers with rifles marching.
Peace Parade First Aid Wagon
Peace Parade along the 900 block of East State Street. The German government was presented with Armistice terms on November 8, 1918. A soldier is marching near a First Aid wagon pulled by four mules.
Peace Parade Along State Street
Peace Parade along the 900 block of East State Street. The German government was presented with Armistice terms on November 8, 1918. Three soldiers marching carrying axes resting on their right shoulders. They are followed by two Masons and a sailor.…
Peace Parade Along State Street
Peace Parade along the 900 block of East State Street. The German government was presented with Armistice terms on November 8, 1918. Two men on horseback are in the foreground.
Peace Parade Along State Street
Peace Parade along the 900 block of East State Street. The German government was presented with Armistice terms on November 8, 1918. A man wearing a loose fitting costume is in the foreground.
Turner School
Turner School at the Southeast corner of Alpine Road and East State Street, torn down in 1931 and replaced by Alpine School.
Mattison Machine Co. Dinner Event.
A black & white photograph depicting a Mattison Machine Co. event. Because of the look of the ceiling and the chandeliers, this could be at the Faust Hotel, 618-634 E. State at 4th St., which opened in 1929. Compare to a Barber-Colman Co. picture…
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.
Barber-Colman Event at the Faust Hotel.
This black & white photograph depicts a Barber-Colman event at the Faust Hotel, 618-634 E. State at 4th St., which opened in 1929. The dance floor is empty with a large group of people standing towards the back. Along the dance floor are four tables…
Soldiers and Band in Legion Parade.
A military color guard leads a marching band across the State Street Bridge into the first block of W. State Street in an American Legion parade. The News Tower building in the left background is actually on the east side of the Rock River at 97-99…
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.
The Red Cross.
The group depicted, marching behind what appears to be a Red Cross banner, is made up of women in uniform. It's uncertain if they are nurses or nuns. This portion of the parade is on E. State Street, passing Rockford Printing (214-216 E. State),…
Parade on East State Street.
This long view, from E. State and Madison Streets, shows many rows of paraders marching east on E. State in an unidentified parade. The Hotel Chicago, 310-314 E. State, is seen on the left.
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,…
Aerial View of Military Parade.
This scene looks east on East State St. from Madison St. at a military parade. The Hotel Chicago, 310-314 E. State, can be seen on the left.
Marching Band on East State Street.
The musicians in this band are marching on East State Street in front of the East Side Inn, 104 N. Madison St., which is actually on the corner of East State and Madison Streets.
Parade Across State Street Bridge.
With uniformed police in front, this unknown parade is crossing the Rock River via the State Street Bridge. The John Sexton & Co. building on the river bank is at the left of the photograph. The long, low slanted roof in the middle belongs to the…
Rockford Police Department on Parade.
The police officers in this unidentified parade are marching on E. State St., with the "Coal" sign on the left denoting Rockford Lumber and Fuel Co. at 201 E. State. Next, the Rockford Printing sign can be seen, located at 214-216 E. State, and on…
Parade on East State Street.
A view looking down on a parade on E. State St. with the State Street Bridge and the Rock River in the middle distance and Rockford's west side beyond. On the right is the Rockford Lumber and Fuel Co. in the 200 block of E. State.
"Hell's New Ruler."
As this parade passes the Midway Theater and its ninety foot tower (right) at 721 E. State St., an unidentified helmeted figure is being hanged in effigy with a sign reading "Hell's New Ruler," perhaps a militaristic and political assessment.
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.
Parade on East State Street.
This unidentified parade is moving east on E. State Street, passing in front of the East Side Inn, the building with the large arched windows. Originally the Y.M.C.A. at 104 N. Madison St., this building became the East Side Inn in 1913.
East State General Store/Dry Goods.
This interior shows an unidentified General/Dry Goods store located at 221 E. State Street.
Swanson's Millinery.
A group of ladies are pictured in what might be Swanson's Millinery Shop, located at 404 E. State Street. The store was owned and operated by sisters Jennie R. and Nellie C. Swanson.
Millinery Shop.
This could be a photograph of Swanson's Millinery, 404 E. State Street. If so, the two women might be Misses Jennie R. and Nellie C. Swanson, proprietors.
Millinery Shop.
This photograph showing customers and clerks could be Swanson's Millinery, 404 E. State St., Misses Jennie R. and Nellie C. Swanson, proprietors.