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Aetna insurance policy on merchandise of C.I. Horsman-- dry goods, silk and fancy goods-- at his store at State and Main in the Horsman Block. Dickerman Hathaway is the insurance agent.

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Security Fire Insurance policy, New York, for C.I. Horsman's building on the south side of State Street between Main Street and Church Street.

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Rental agreement for store at State and Main Streets to J.B. Porter.

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Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from John R. Porter, druggist and apothecary. Corner of State and Main Streets, West side.

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Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from W.G. King on Main Street in West Rockford, for groceries.

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Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from Stanley and Gault, Dealers in Coal and Wood, Railroad Crossing on Main Street in West Rockford.

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Bill to C.I. Horsman from Hall and Coad, Carriage Builders, 113-115 Main Street, West Rockford. Bill for buggy work.

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Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from J.W. Stanley, Dealer in Coal and Wood, Railroad Crossing on Main Street, West Rockford.

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Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from Israel Sovereign, dealer in hardware, 228 Main Street, West Rockford.

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Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman, from S.W. Stanley, dealer in coal and wood, Main Street, West Rockford.

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Industrial building between Main Street and Race Street

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Industrial buildings between Main Street and Race Street

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Industrial buildings between Main Street and Race Street

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Music performance on the Downtown Pedestrian Mall at State and Main Streets

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The Downtown Mall, State and Main Streets, at completion of construction

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The Downtown Mall, State and Wyman Streets, during installation of sculpture "Symbol". The sculpture would later be moved to the riverfront and painted orange.

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"Symbol" in its original location at State and Wyman Streets, before it was painted orange.

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Start of construction of the Downtown Mall, 100 block of South Main Street

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Construction across from Stewart Square, at the southwest corner of State and Main Streets

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Construction of the Downtown Pedestrian Mall, State and Main Streets

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People on the Downtown Mall, at State and Main Streets. This is possibly for the grand opening.

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Construction of Mulberry Street parking lot between Main and Wyman Streets beginning with demolition of a commercial building on the site, November 1984.

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The corner of Mulberry and North Main Streets, looking north. Palace Shoe Service, Memorial Hall, and the Elk's Club building are visible.

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Municipal parking deck at State and Main Streets under construction.

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The Rockford Store building at 301 West State Street demolished for construction of municipal parking deck at State and Main Streets.

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Municipal parking deck at State and Main under construction. The tall building in the background is the Luther Center at 111 West State Street in November 1984.

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Restaurant, The Main Event, on the ground level of the municipal parking deck at State and Main under construction November 1986

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Groundbreaking for the Downtown Pedestrian Mall at State and Main Streets in September 1974. Duncan James Men's Wear, at 115 South Main, is in the background.

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Beginning construction of the Downtown Pedestrian Mall. Photo taken at State and Main Streets in September 1974. Duncan James Men's Wear, at 115 South Main, is in the background.

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Corner of State and Main, part of the Northeast State and Main Historic District. Visible are Busch Jewelers, Lindstrom Travel, and Wig World.

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Building at 211 West State Street on the northeast corner of State and Main Streets.

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Majestic view of the theater's white and gold organ. On the back: "The Grande Barton Theatre Pipe Organ (4 manuals, 17 ranks) opened the Coronado Theatre, Rockford, Illinois in 1927. Restored in 1971, it is maintained by the Land of Lincoln Theatre…

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Exterior of the Coronado Theatre; marquee reads "Jane Withers 'Ginger' O P Heggie

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The imposing edifice emblazoned with "United States Post Office," with its ten-columned front and US flag atop.

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Colorized photo of the corner brick building.

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View down the street with an automobile and pedestrians on the right.

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On the left: Johnson & Johnson, Drugs & Soda, Robert L. Beatson Kuppenheimer Good Clothes, Legal Loan Co., Madelon Beauty Salon, the Palace Orpheum Cinema Vaudeville & Photoplays featuring "A Thief in the Dark"; Schrom's on the right.

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Color graphic rendering with moonlit clouds and street lamps illuminating the nightlife with pedestrians on the sidewalks and cars on the street.

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Stately homes on a tree-lined street with automobiles parked at the curbs.

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T. J. Mannix Meat and a hotel on the right.

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A bustling daylight street scene with people, cars, and a trolley car.

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Black and white street scene with people and a bicyclist crossing the street. The New York Life Building is on the left.

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A color graphic rendering by night with moonlight and street lamps.

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Depicting the New York Life Building with Knapp, Barnes & Co. Loans & Real Estate.

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With horse and buggies/wagons and a trolley in the street, C. F. Henry Clothing Co. is on the left and Rockford National Bank, with its "clock" sign, is on the right.

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With office supplies sign on the left; The E. & W., the Walk Pool hall, and Scher Tailors on the right.

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With a plumbing sign and A. R. Matts Shoes and Clothier on the left and a "Lunch" sign on the right.

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"Issued monthly by D. R. Mead & Co., Rockford, Ill. Largest House Furnishers in Northern Illinois."

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Color graphic rendering of street lined with trees and telephone poles.
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