Emerson-Brantingham Company.
"E-B-Co." is written across the front of this photograph, which could presumably stand for the Emerson-Brantingham Company. Founded in 1852 as J. H. Manny & Co., this machine manufacturer became Emerson, Talcott & Co. in 1871. The business eventually became Emerson-Brantingham Co. in 1909. This photo depicts the company's extensive grounds and buildings. Also see photos 93.104.6, 81.29.114, and 76.193a.
circa 1916
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2006.75.8
Emerson-Brantingham Company, Visit by Burritt Grange.
A large group of people, men and women, pose before the Emerson-Brantingham Company, listed in the 1914 city directory as being "manufacturers of agricultural implements" located at "the south end of Independence Ave." in Rockford IL. This explains why the company played host to farmers' associations such as various granges. This photograph is contained in a folder labeled, "Visit to Implement Works, Emerson-Brantingham Company, Rockford, Illinois. Burritt Grange of Winnebago County, December 16th, 1914."
1914-12-16
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93.104.6
Emerson-Brantingham Company, Visit by Kinnikinic Grange.
A large group of people, men women, and children, pose before the Emerson-Brantingham Company, listed in the 1914 city directory as being "manufacturers of agricultural implements" located at "the south end of Independence Ave." in Rockford IL. This explains why the company played host to farmers' associations such as various granges. This photograph is contained in a folder labeled, "Visit to Implement Works, Emerson-Brantingham Company, Rockford, Illinois. Kinnikinic Grange of Winnebago County, February 20th, 1915."
1915-02-20
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81.29.114
Emerson-Brantingham Company, Visit by Oak Grove Grange.
A large group of people, men women, and children, pose before the Emerson-Brantingham Company, listed in the 1914 city directory as being "manufacturers of agricultural implements" located at "the south end of Independence Ave." in Rockford IL. This explains why the company played host to farmers' associations such as various granges. This photograph is contained in a folder labeled, "Visit to Implement Works, Emerson-Brantingham Company, Rockford, Illinois. Oak Grove Grange of Winnebago County, January 14th, 1915."
1915-01-14
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76.193.a