President Theodore Roosevelt Visits Rockford
This photograph, looking southwest, captures the Rockford Military Band and a large group of Rockford Police Officers awaiting President Theodore Roosevelt at the Illinois Central Train Depot on South Main Street. The President dedicated the new Memorial Hall at 211 North Main Street. Over 50,000 Rockfordians showed up for Roosevelt's visit. (Reference - Sinnissippi Saga, page 311.)
June 3, 1903
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88.122.811
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Depot, Shriner's Train Stop
A train engine and cars stop at the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Depot in Rockford at S. Main and Cedar Streets. The Shriner's symbol hangs at the front of the steam engine. It appears that dignitaries, soldiers, and police have gathered at this stop. This may have been one of the "Shriner Special" trains that transported Shriner dignitaries and their wives to special events and tours.
circa 1900 - 1910
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88.122.772
President Theodore Roosevelt Visits Rockford
This photograph, looking southwest, captures the Rockford Military Band and a large group of Rockford Police Officers waiting for President Theodore Roosevelt to arrive at the Illinois Central Train Depot on South Main Street. The President dedicated the new Memorial Hall at 211 North Main Street. Over 50,000 Rockfordians showed up for Roosevelt's visit. A similar depiction can be found in photo 88.122.811. (Reference - Sinnissippi Saga, page 311.)
June 3, 1903
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88.122.769
Special Event at the Illinois Central Train Depot
This photograph, looking west, frames a large group of people standing just in front of the train depot overhang. Two young men dressed in outfits similar to the Zouave uniforms worn during the Civil War stand next to two mules each held by a woman dressed in white. Members of the crowd appear to include Rockford Military Band members, police officers, and Shriners.
circa 1900 - 1905
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88.122.749