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211 West State Street
Building at 211 West State Street on the northeast corner of State and Main Streets.
A Bill from John R. Porter, Druggist
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from John R. Porter, druggist and apothecary. Corner of State and Main Streets, West side.
A Crowd at the Downtown Pedestrian Mall
People on the Downtown Mall, at State and Main Streets. This is possibly for the grand opening.
Along Main St., Rockford, Ill. [B&W]
Black and white image with a woman in white on the sidewalk.
Angelmire Boot and Shoe Company.
A photograph of Angelmire Boot & Shoe Co., established in 1870, in the basement of 1104 Main Street. Angelmire was in the W. R. McDannell Drugs building. The black boot on the sidewalk in front of the establishment advertises the footwear, reading…
Armory - Rockford, Illinois [B&W]
Black and white photograph of the Armory building with "March 7 - 47" written on the back.
At the corner of State & Main Sts., Rockford, Ill.
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.
Camp Grant Soldiers on Parade.
This black and white photograph depicts rows of Camp Grant soldiers marching before a large crowd on West State Street past the intersection at Main Street. The huge building across the top of the photo is the Rockford Trust Building, housing United…
Chick House Hotel
Thomas Chick purchased the Griggs House Hotel and started the Chick House Hotel in 1888 at the corner of Main and Elm Streets. This photograph looks north up Main Street. Rockford Business College occupied the D. J. Stewart building right next door…
Construction at State and Main Streets
Construction across from Stewart Square, at the southwest corner of State and Main Streets
Construction of Parking Lot on Mulberry Street
Construction of Mulberry Street parking lot between Main and Wyman Streets beginning with demolition of a commercial building on the site, November 1984.
Construction of the Downtown Pedestrian Mall
Construction of the Downtown Pedestrian Mall, State and Main Streets
Construction of the Downtown Pedestrian Mall
Start of construction of the Downtown Mall, 100 block of South Main Street
Construction of the Pedestrian Mall
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.
Corner of West State and Main Streets.
This view looks east down West State Street; the Rock River is seen in the middle distance. The buildings on the left include the Golden Eagle Clothing House, C. F. Henry & Co., and Atkinson Tailoring Co. The first building far right is John R.…
Coronado Theatre
Exterior of the Coronado Theatre; marquee reads "Jane Withers 'Ginger' O P Heggie
Coronado Theatre - Barton Organ
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…
Downtown Rockford, Main and Elm Streets.
A view depicting the Illinois Hotel, William Hobart Printing, the Savoy Restaurant, and the Chick House Hotel on the right and E & W Clothing on the left.
Downtown Rockford, Main and Elm Streets.
A view depicting the Illinois Hotel, William Hobart Printing, the Savoy Restaurant, and the Chick House Hotel on the right and E & W Clothing on the left.
Downtown Rockford, Main and Elm Streets.
A view depicting the Illinois Hotel, William Hobart Printing, the Savoy Restaurant, and the Chick House Hotel on the right and E & W Clothing on the left.
Downtown Rockford, Main and Elm Streets.
A view depicting the Illinois Hotel, William Hobart Printing, the Savoy Restaurant, and the Chick House Hotel on the right and E & W Clothing on the left.
Downtown Rockford, Main and Elm Streets.
A view depicting the Illinois Hotel, William Hobart Printing, the Savoy Restaurant, and the Chick House Hotel on the right and E & W Clothing on the left.
Entrance to Orpheum Theatre, Rockford, Ill.
Elegant outside view sporting an ad sign on the right dated November 9, 1908.
Fire Insurance for a State Street Building, 1860
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.
Foot Soldiers on Parade.
Rows of soldiers, with rifles shouldered, are on parade in this photograph. Flags hang from buildings on each side of the street. Although the exact date and the nature of the parade are unknown, that could be the Rockford Trust Building, at the…
Gazette Building.
This is a reproduction photograph of the Gazette Office building at the northwest corner of West State and Main Streets, showing pedestrians on the sidewalk and horse-drawn wagons in the dirt street.
Hall and Coad Carriage Builders Bill
Bill to C.I. Horsman from Hall and Coad, Carriage Builders, 113-115 Main Street, West Rockford. Bill for buggy work.
Hassell & Cramer Parade at West State and Main Streets.
Twilight descends and the street lights come on as crowds watch the Hassell and Cramer homecoming parade near the corner of W. State and Main Streets. Busch Jewelry's sign, 213 W. State, is visible near the picture's center. This photograph is part…
Hassell & Cramer Parade on West State.
A black and white photograph of a crowded portion of West State Street during the parade to honor Rockford's returning aviators, Bert Hassell and Parker "Shorty" Cramer. The sign for Busch Jewelry, 213 W. State, is visible on the left and the…
Illinois National Bank & Trust Co., Rockford, lll.
Side of the Illinois National Bank & Trust building prominently featuring its "Drive In Banking" facilities.
Illinois National Guard Armory, Rockford, Ill.
A color graphic representation of the structure with a mailbox in front.
Illinois National Guard Armory, Rockford, Ill. [B&W]
A slightly more side to front black and white photo of the Armory building.
Illinois National Guard Armory, Rockford, Illlinois
A "C. T. Art-Colortone" view of a Waldsmith photo of the Armory building.
Installation of Symbol
The Downtown Mall, State and Wyman Streets, during installation of sculpture "Symbol". The sculpture would later be moved to the riverfront and painted orange.
Insuring a Dry Goods Store in 1861
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.
Israel Sovereign, Hardware Dealer.
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from Israel Sovereign, dealer in hardware, 228 Main Street, West Rockford.
J.W. Stanley, Dealer in Coal and Wood
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from J.W. Stanley, Dealer in Coal and Wood, Railroad Crossing on Main Street, West Rockford.
Looking East on West State Street Towards the Rock River.
This view looks east down West State Street; the Rock River is seen in the middle distance. The buildings on the left include the Golden Eagle Clothing House, C. F. Henry & Co., and Atkinson Tailoring Co. The first building far right is John R.…
Lundberg Building, Rockford, Ill.
Listed on the back as the "Geo. E. Holm, Lundberg Building," at 118 N. Main Street, featuring a "Vaudeville" sign on the side as well as "Sample Shoes" and "Orpheum" overhanging signs and one reading "CAMPBELLS 4 MARVELS 4 OF THE AIR." A livery is…
Main and Elm Streets, Downtown Rockford.
A view depicting the Savoy Restaurant and the Chick House Hotel on the right and E & W Clothing on the left.
Main and Elm Streets.
A view of downtown Rockford showing the Savoy Restaurant and the Chick House Hotel on the right.
Main and Race Streets
Industrial building between Main Street and Race Street
Main and Race Streets
Industrial buildings between Main Street and Race Street
Main and Race Streets
Industrial buildings between Main Street and Race Street
Main St. at Night, Rockford, Ill.
A color graphic rendering by night with moonlight and street lamps.
Main St. Looking North, Showing Ashton's and Trust Bldg., Rockford, Ill.
View down the street with an automobile and pedestrians on the right.
Main Street - Rockford, Ill.
Black and white street scene with people and a bicyclist crossing the street. The New York Life Building is on the left.
Main Street and the Chick House Hotel.
Thomas Chick purchased the Griggs House Hotel and started the Chick House Hotel in 1888 at the corner of Main and Elm Streets. This photograph looks south down Main Street. The sign on the side of the building for the Illinois Hotel can be seen…
Main Street Parade.
This unknown parade, with onlookers crowding the sidewalks, is on Main Street. The Rockford National Bank sign and clock is on the corner of W. State and Main Streets in the Rockford Trust Building. Also seen in a second story window is the signage…
Main Street, looking North from Nelson House, Rockford, Ill.
With a plumbing sign and A. R. Matts Shoes and Clothier on the left and a "Lunch" sign on the right.