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"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.
100 Block of North Madison Street
Portion of 100 Block of North Madison Street immediately north of the Eastside Centre at State and Madison.
1000 Block of East State Street
The south side of the 1000 block of East State Street in November 1984.
200 Block of East State Street
The south side of the 200 block of East State Street, looking east, November 1993.
200 Block of East State Street
The north side of the 200 block of East State Street. The tall building is the Eastside Centre at the corner of East State and North Madison Streets.
200 Block of East State Street
The north side of the 200 block of East State Street. Rockford Furniture Mart is visible at 214 East State.
200 Block of East State Street
The south side of the 200 block of East State Street, looking east from the railroad tracks. Visible are signs for The Hideaway, Sheree's Show Lounge, and a storefront advertising pool tables and bicycles for sale.
200-300 Blocks of West State Street
South side of the 200 and 300 blocks of West State Street looking east including J.C. Penney, D.J. Stewart and the Rockford Trust Building. The News Tower is in the background at left.
300 Block of East State Street
The south side of East State Street, looking west from the 300 block. Visible are the Rockford Register Star News Tower, Capri Restaurant, Copper Dome Coffee Shop, and Coca Cola advertising signs.
308 East State Street
The front of 308 East State Street in December 1993.
333 East State Street
The rear of 333 East State Street. The building was named Spafford Square when it was redeveloped in the 1980s. November 1984.
3700 Block of East State Street
3700 block of East State Street, looking west. Visible are Radio Shack and Union Hall.
400 Block of East State Street
The north side of the 400 block of East State Street. Mid City Office Furnishings is visible.
400 Block of East State Street
The north side of the 400 block of East State Street in November 1984.
400 Block of East State Street
The north side of the 400 block of East State Street, looking west.
400 Block of East State Street, Rockford, Ill.
This view depicts horses and wagons on the street, pedestrians on the sidewalks, wires strung above across the street, and signs on the left advertising Doxsee and Son and Fritz's. Doxsee and Son were located at 407 East State Street.
416 East State Street
Front of 416 East State Street before the removal of metal siding in October 1997.
426-428 East State Street
426-428 East State Street after a fire.
500 Block of East State Street
500 block of East State Street, north side of the Street, looking west. Visible are Lawson's Art Shop, the Rockford Register Star News Tower, Rockford Orthopedic Appliance and Boston Restaurant.
500 Block of East State Street
The 500 block of East State Street, north side looking towards the Faust Hotel. A Salvation Army store is on the right side.
500 Block of East State Street
The north side of the 500 block of East State Street, including Lawson's Art Shop, in December 1993.
900 Block of East State Street
South side of the 900 block of East State Street
9th and East State Streets
Intersection of 9th Street and East State Street, looking east, in September 1977.
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.
Aerial view of Rockford Register Star between bridges.
This black and white photograph, possibly used in the Rockford Register Star newspaper, depicts the News Tower building at 97 E. State Street, on the east side of the Rock River between bridges: the State Street Bridge (lower) and the Chestnut Street…
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…
Aerial view of Rockford Register Star building and parking lot.
This black and white photograph, possibly used in the Rockford Register Star newspaper, depicts the News Tower building at 97 E. State Street, with its parking lot to the left, the Rock River to the right, and East State Street turning into the State…
Aerial View of Rockford Register Star Building.
This view of the newspaper building, located at 97 E. State Street, on the east side of the Rock River, looks west at the State Street bridge and Rockford's downtown area beyond that on the west side of the river.
American National Bank
American National Bank with a drive through. 1201 East State Street.
American National Motor Bank
American National Motor Bank, 1201 East State Street at 9th Street and East State Street.
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.
Anton Hill Millinery Shop.
This photograph shows several women exhibiting the hats for sale in Anton Hill's Millinery Shop at 404 E. State Street.
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…
Beale's Jewelry Display Case.
A color Polaroid photograph showing rings in a display case at Beale's Jewelry, 406 E. State St. There are several photos of the outside of the store in the 20th Century Business Exteriors collection.
Beale's Jewelry Display Case.
A color Polaroid photograph showing rings in a display case at Beale's Jewelry, 406 E. State St. There are several photos of the outside of the store in the 20th Century Business Exteriors collection.
Beale's Jewelry Display Case.
A color Polaroid photograph showing rings in a display case at Beale's Jewelry, 406 E. State St. There are several photos of the outside of the store in the 20th Century Business Exteriors collection.
Beale's Jewelry Interior.
A photograph depicting two men, one seated behind the counter while the other stands in front of it, in Beale's Jewelry Store, located at 406 E. State Street.
Beale's Jewelry Store with Scaffolding.
A photograph showing a scaffold in front of 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.
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.
A color photograph depicting the inside of Beale's Jewelry, 406 E. State St. A female customer has just been served by a gentleman behind the counter. There are several photos of the outside of the store in the 20th Century Business Exteriors…
Beale's Jewelry Store.
In this photograph, a man is pictured working behind the counter of Beale's Jewelry, located at 406 E. State Street.
Beale's Jewelry.
This interior shot of Beale Jewelry Store at 406 East State Street, Rockford, shows brothers Joe and Art Beale standing behind counters on either side of the 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.
Bengt Nelson Farm
Bengt Nelson Farm possibly located at 2107 East State Street. Myrtle (born in 1899) is at the left with five children standing at right.
Bethesda Evangelical Covenant Church
Bethesda Evangelical Covenant Church. 118 Washington Street and 2101 East State Street.
Bill Beduze, Sales Rep.
Of the two men pictured at Beale's Jewelry counter in this photograph, the one on the left in the suitcoat is most likely Bill Beduze, sales rep, mentioned on the back of the photo.
Blacksmith Shop.
This black and white photograph shows a blacksmith shop in Harlem, Illinois that was converted into a garage and store.