Smokestacks in the center of this photograph dominate a skyline with a bleak landscape below. On the photo's front is printed, "Edison Station, Rockford Electric Co." For an additional view, see photo 91.49.8d.
The 1908 city directory lists the Rockford Electric Co. as being located at 105 W. State. Across the front of this photograph is printed, "Edison Station, Rockford Electric Co. Rockford, Ill." Power lines stretch across the top of the photograph…