Italianate Architecture
Home of Colonel Thomas G. Lawler (1844-1908), located at 218 Kishwaukee Street. The architectural style of the home is Italianate. It is characterized by the flat roof with overhanging eaves, row of decorative brackets under the roof line, tall and narrow windows, and a square cupola.
circa 1910s
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Stibb Family Home
Frank and Lena Stibb family homestead, view from the north, located at 315 Kishwaukee Street. The home was also the location for the Rockford Swedish Mutual Fire Insurance Company. The north section of the property was sold to Standard Oil Company in 1916 with a station built by 1918.
circa 1900s-1920s
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Stibb Family Home
Frank and Lena Stibb family homestead located at 315 Kishwaukee Street. The home was also the location for the Rockford Swedish Mutual Fire Insurance Company. The north section of the property was sold to Standard Oil Company in 1916 with a station built by 1918.
circa 1910s-1920s
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The Anderson Home
The home of Winfield Anderson located at 321 Kishwaukee Street on the corner of Grove Street. Smith Oil Company built a station at 323 Kishwaukee Street in 1919.
circa 1900 - 1919
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Mission Tabernacle Church
Mission Tabernacle Church's Young Peoples Society posed in front of the church, located at 330 Kishwaukee Street. Swedish immigrants organized the Mission Tabernacle Church June 1, 1875 under the name of Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Mission Society. The church building on Kishwaukee Street was built in 1888 - 1889.
April 19, 1905
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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.
circa 1887
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Preparing for Construction of Rockford Screw Products Plant #3.
Clearing the ground for the building of Rockford Screw Products Plant #3 (707 Harrison Avenue).
circa December 1952
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Laying Brick for Rockford Screw Products Plant #3
Construction workmen laying brick for Rockford Screw Products Plant #3.
February 1953
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Beginning Construction of Rockford Screw Products Plant #3
Construction workmen on the future site of Rockford Screw Products Plant #3.
1953
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Construction of Rockford Products Plant #3
Construction photo of Rockford Screw Products Plant #3 at 707 Harrison Avenue and Kishwaukee Street.
1953
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National Mirror Works Delivery Truck.
A black and white photograph of a National Mirror Works delivery truck. The company was located at 1925 Kishwaukee St. in Rockford IL. The date stamp in the photo's top middle reads, "Jan 23, '24." Signage on the vehicle proclaims, "National Mirror Works, Rockford, Ill. Glass Of All Kinds. Copper, Store Fronts Complete, Plate Glass, Church Windows, Glass For Autos, Skylights, Mirrors." The man leaning on the truck is identified as Jack Riverdahl on the back of the picture. This photo is on thick but flexible cloth-like paper.
1924-01-23
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Aerial View of National Lock Co. New Plant.
An aerial view of the National Lock Company's new plant on Kishwaukee St. The company moved into its new facility on July 13, 1957. This photograph is mounted on heavy mat cardboard. For an additional view, see photo 93.88.1.
circa 1950s
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National Lock Co., New Plant.
An aerial view of the National Lock Company's new plant on Kishwaukee St. The company moved into its new facility on July 13, 1957. This photograph is mounted on heavy mat cardboard. For an additional view, see photo 93.88.2
circa 1950s
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Corner of State, Kishwaukee, and Third Streets.
This lively intersection shows a horse-drawn trolley (left) before the advent of electric streetcars, and Woodard & Parks, Fresh & Salt Meats, next to a Paper Hangings establishment on the right.
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Kishwaukee School, Rockford, Ill.
This rendition seems the same as the photo in postcard 85.109.630 except that Kishwaukee School, located at Kishwaukee and Caitlin Streets, appears as a light-colored structure in this rendering. It may be autumn or winter since the trees are bare.
Postmarked 1910
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Kishwaukee School, Rockford, Ill.
The Gothic-looking, red brick structure of Kishwaukee School, at Kishwaukee and Caitlin Streets, is pictured with its tower sporting an archway. A group of people are assembled in front of this portion of the building.
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State Street Baptist Church, Rockford, Ill.
This black and white photograph shows the church building in the background with its high spire and a horse-drawn wagon in the foreground within the wide intersection expanse. The church is located at the intersection of East State, North Third, and Kishwaukee Streets. The front of the card proclaims, "Our Sunday School Home - Uniting, Inspiring, Uplifting. Nearing 1000 total members. A Work and Welcome for You." The card is postmarked from Rockford IL on June 7, 1911 with a one cent postage stamp.
Postmarked 1911
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State Street Baptist Church, Rockford, Illinois.
This color photograph (the same as photo 85.109.406) shows the church building in the background with its high spire and a horse-drawn wagon in the foreground within the wide intersection expanse. The front of the postcard states that the building is located at the junction of E. State, Third, and Kishwaukee Streets, and proclaims that the church celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in September 1908. The year "1911" is written in pencil on the back of the card.
Chas. E. Axt Jeweler & Optician (Printed in Germany)
circa 1908-1911
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First Baptist Church (actually State Street Baptist), Rockford, Ill.
This color photograph shows the church building in the background with its high spire and a horse-drawn wagon in the foreground within the wide intersection expanse. The church is located at the intersection of East State, North Third, and Kishwaukee Streets.
Chas. E. Axt Jeweler & Optician (Printed in Germany)
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Swedish Mission Tabernacle 1925
This black and white rendering displays a long view of two sides of the building sprawling around the corner of Kishwaukee Street and 3rd Avenue in Rockford IL.
circa 1925
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Swedish Mission Tabernacle, 1925
This black and white photograph depicts the interior with chairs on the main floor, a platform containing a lectern with a huge pipe organ behind it, and balconies on both sides of the room. The tabernacle is located at Kishwaukee Street and 3rd Avenue.
circa 1925
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Swedish Mission Tabernacle, Rockford, Ills.
This black and white photograph shows the Swedish Mission Tabernacle, located on the corner of Kishwaukee Street and 3rd Avenue. The card is postmarked from Rockford IL on July 3, 1911.
Wendell Stationary Co., Rockford, Ill.
Postmarked 1911
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First Congregational Church
The First Congregational Church building is at the corner of S. 3rd and Kishwaukee Streets. It was one of the first churches founded in Rockford.
circa 1870
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Rockford Sanitary District
This color rendering depicts the Rockford Sanitary District, 3300 Kishwaukee, Rockford, Illinois. On the back: "Rockford, 85 miles northwest of Chicago, is the third largest city in the state. It is located in the heart of a rich agriculture and dairy section of the state. It is also an important manufacturing center - machine tools, furniture, knit goods and hosiery, foundry and machine shop products, stoves, and agricultural implements being made. It is a city of beautiful homes, a splendid park system, and an unusually attractive retail shopping district. It is located on both banks of the Rock River. "
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Quality Paper Co., Rockford, Ill.
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Interior of National Mirror Works.
A photograph displaying National Mirror Works' interior at 1925 Kishwaukee St. in Rockford IL. Three men are at work at the rear of the shop (center) and a 1940s vintage automobile is parked behind them.
Herzog Photographers, 119 N. Church-Suite 217, Rockford, Illinois
circa 1940s
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National Mirror Works Interior.
This black and white photograph depicts the interior of the National Mirror Works, 1925 Kishwaukee St., Rockford IL. Two employees (right) are at work while a man in suspenders and tie (left), perhaps a manager or supervisor, observes.
Herzog Photographers, 119 N. Church-Suite 217, Rockford, Illinois
circa 1940s
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Kishwaukee Street at 15th Avenue
Kishwaukee Street, looking north from 15th Avenue, in September 1977. A Shell Gas Station is at left.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1977
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Kishwaukee Street and Harrison Avenue
The intersection of Kishwaukee Street and Harrison Avenue looking west. The buildings on the right are part of Rockford Products.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1980
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Kishwaukee Street and Harrison Avenue
The intersection of Kishwaukee Street and Harrison Avenue. Bethel Baptist Church is on the left on the Northeast corner. To the right is Rockford Products.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1980
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Walnut and Kishwaukee Streets
Area around the corner of Walnut and Kishwaukee Streets looking southeast in February 1979. Visible are the Masonic Temple (built as First Congregational Church and destroyed by fire in September 2020) and a Mercedes Benz car dealership.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1979
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Learn 'n Care Day Care
Learn 'n' Care Day Care, located in Eastview Baptist Church at 714 3rd Avenue at Kishwaukee Street, November 1976.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1976
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Learn 'n Care Day Care
Learn 'n' Care Day Care, located in Eastview Baptist Church at 714 3rd Avenue at Kishwaukee Street, November 1976.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1976
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Nokomo Heights Public Housing
Nokomo Heights public housing in the 2800 block of Kishwaukee Street. Several African American residents stand by the building. Built and operated by the county, Nokomo Heights was transferred to the Rockford Housing Authority in 1965. In 1969 the development was renamed Orton Keyes Court and many of the original buildings were torn down and replaced. These original buildings had provided housing for non-commissioned officers from Camp Grant during World War II.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1969
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409 Kishwaukee Street
409 Kishwaukee Street in Haight Village Historic District. The house was built in 1890.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1979
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National Lock Fastener Division
National Lock Fastener Division at 4500 Kishwaukee Street.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
May 1969
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Rockford Screw Products
Rockford Screw Products at Kishwaukee Street and Harrison Avenue. Looking southeast.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
circa 1980
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Regan, Chaney and Pratt, Lumber Dealers
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from Regan, Cheney and Pratt, dealers in lumber, lath, shingles and posts. Yards located at Kishwaukee and First Ave., and at Main and Greene Streets.
Charles I. Horsman
October 3, 1873
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National Lock Leadership at a Fastener Division Groundbreaking
Company Leadership at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new National Lock Company fastener plant at 4500 Kishwaukee Street. From left to right are Mark Sommer, Edwin W. North, J.R. Sommer, unknown, A.H. Charles, and Rueben Sommer.
National Lock Company
May 01, 1956
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National Lock Leadership at a Groundbreaking
Company Leadership at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new National Lock Company fastener plant at 4500 Kishwaukee Street. Left to right are Edwin W. North, Wally Sommer, Rueben Sommer, M.V. McAdoo, unknown, J.R. Sommer, and Mark Sommer.
National Lock Company
May 01, 1956
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Groundbreaking for the National Lock Fastener Division Plant
Groundbreaking ceremony for the new National Lock Company fastener plant at 4500 Kishwaukee Street. Those standing (left to right) are Edwin W. North, A.H. Charles, M.V. McAdoo, Hulda Johnson, J.R. Sommer, Richard Carlson and Rueben Sommer. Kneeling (left to right) are Floyd Palm, W.B. Sommer, Mark A. Sommer.
National Lock Company
May 01, 1956
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Edwin North at the National Lock Fastener Division Plant
Edwin W. North standing outside the newly constructed fastener division plant of National Lock Company on Kishwaukee Street. North was the Vice President of Engineering and Research at the National Lock Company.
National Lock Company
circa 1957
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Foreign Visitors to National Lock Fastener Division
Edwin W. North (left) and three unidentified foreign visitors at the new fastener plant of the National Lock Company on Kishwaukee Street. North was the Vice President of Engineering and Research at the National Lock Company.
National Lock Company
circa 1960
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Foreign Visitors to National Lock Fastener Division
Edwin W. North(second from left) and five unidentified foreign visitors at the new fastener plant of the National Lock Company on Kishwaukee Street. North was the Vice President of Engineering and Research at the National Lock Company.
National Lock Company
circa 1960
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National Lock Fastener Division Plant
Two unidentified men standing with Edwin W. North(right).North was the Vice President of Engineering and Research at the National Lock Company. They are standing in a parking lot outside of what is believed to be the National Lock factory on Kishwaukee Street.
National Lock Company
circa 1970
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Completed Plant for the National Lock Fastener Division
Black and white aerial view of National Lock Company Fastener Division plant opened on Kishwaukee Street near the Greater Rockford Airport in November 1957.
National Lock Company
circa 1958
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Aerial of National Lock Company Fastener Division
Black and white aerial view of National Lock Company Fastener Division plant opened on Kishwaukee Street near the Greater Rockford Airport in November 1957.
National Lock Company
circa 1958
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Construction of the National Lock Fastener Division Plant
National Lock Company building in the process of being built on Kishwaukee St. Pictured is Edwin W. North, Mark Sommer Sr. and Vytant Aleks. North was the Vice President of Engineering and Research at the National Lock Company. Sommer was the Treasurer and Executive Vice President. Alek was the designer of the new factory.
National Lock Company
1956
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Site Location for the National Lock Fastener Division
Vytant Aleks(left), Industrial Engineer Designer for National Lock Company and Edwin W. North (right). They are standing in what looks to be a gravel pit. North was the Vice President of Engineering and Research at the National Lock Company. Aleks designed the new building on Kishwaukee Street that was added to the National Lock complex in 1956.
National Lock Company
circa 1955
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