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Price - Ralston House
The Price-Ralston house, built circa 1890s - 1904. It was the home of Zaidee Ellen Price and Peter Ralston who married December 30, 1903. This farm house was moved to Midway Village and Museum Center in 1982. Peter is seated at right with Zaidee…
Hugh and Ellen Breckenridge Home
The home of Hugh and Ellen Breckenridge. The house was located on an 80-acre farm west of Mulford (an address of 1332 Camp Avenue was later assigned to the house location). The farm was purchased by Hugh's father Edward Breckenridge in 1854. Ellen…
Harlem School Students
Students at the District 55 Harlem School in 1906.
Keith Country Day School Dramatic Cast
Keith Country Day School students dressed for a play. Top row: France Ann McCanna, Margaret Williams, Barbara Burr, John McClure, Campbell Perks, Tad Mower, Tom Schmidt, John Mohr, Everett Mertz, Bob Hall, John Severson, Edson Gaylord, Billy Gotman.…
Lincoln School Students
Lincoln School at Court Street and Park Avenue. Lincoln School was renamed Franklin School in 1925 when Abraham Lincoln Junior High was opened.
Guilford Center School
Guilford Center School on the northwest corner of Mulford Road and Guilford Road.
Henrietta School Students
Class photo taken outside. Believed to be Henrietta School at 200 N. Johnston Avenue. The teacher, Betty Peters, is standing behind at the right.
Walker School Sixth Grade Class
Sixth grade class at P. R. Walker School 1950-1951. The teacher, Betty Page, is center. Walker School was at 1520 Post Avenue.
Highland School Heavyweight Champions
"Highland School Heavyweight Champions". Two rows of football players with a football marked 1921. Top row: Jake Ahlgren, unknown, V. Nelson, Rupert Johnson, Dick Harrington, Pete Van Ames, Stan Hribal, Russ Harring. Bottom Row: Dick Decamp, H.…
Pecatonica High School Class of 1938
Pecatonica Community High School senior class of 1938. Pictured are Fay Hamilton, Marilyn Thorne, Jean Goodwill, Eugene Crull, Principal Ransom Bradley, Leon Naber, Betty Neeley, Marie Spelman, Donald Glawe, Alice Herbig, Vivian Unger, Ruth Anderson,…
Lincoln Park School
Lincoln Park Elementary School, at Springfield Avenue and West State Street, Elementary School, at Springfield Avenue and West State Street, 8th Grade Graduation.
North End Portable School Classroom
North End Portable School classroom located in Williams Park at the corner of Huffman Boulevard and Yonge Street.
Lincoln Park School Eighth Grade Class
Lincoln Park Elementary School, at Springfield Avenue and West State Street, Grade 8 with teacher Mr. Robert Bushaw.
Lincoln Park School Class of 1936
Lincoln Park Elementary School, at Springfield Avenue and West State Street, graduating class of 1936.
Ellis School
Ellis School, at the 1500 block of Elm Street.
Turner School Class of 1923
Graduating class of 1923 at Turner School, 1410 Broadway Avenue.
Barbour School
Barbour School group. Roy Williams is in the second row, the sixth from the left. Barbour School was on Montague Street.
John Nelson School First Grade Class
John Nelson School, Grade 1. Located on 14th Street and 5th Avenue.
Fell School, Burritt Township
Fell School in Burritt Township, Winnebago County. Left to right from top to bottom: Harold Shields. Jessie McD., Flay Simpson, Grace McD., Winnie McD., Jeanette McD., Dorothy Shields, Mildred Pollock, Darrell Shields, John McD., Ivan McD.
P.R. Walker School Class of 1920
Class of 1920 at P.R. Walker School at 1520 Post Avenue. Earl Parlee, Rodney Lowry, Morris Edelwish, Arthur Belter, Gladys Bjork, Earl Wolf, Evert Moulder, David Jonist, Janice Kennedy, Harry Peterson, Edward Foltz, Ralph Pontius, Paul Rosenthal,…
Turner School
Turner School in 1910, located at 1410 Broadway Avenue. Teachers: Miss Giffen, Miss Cassidy. Names of children: Judith Johnson, Helen Duhfek, Bertha Lund, Nellie Jackson, Ethel Warner, Hilma Carlson, Eleanor Frederickson, Dora Nyquist, Alice…
Rockford High School Band
The Rockford High School Band. The band included male students of any grade from Freshmen to Seniors. Established in 1907, the band performed at athletic and social events, as well as in the community.
Ellis School Second Grade Class
Ellis School 2nd Grade Class. Ellis School was at the 1500 block of Elm Street.
Ellis School First Grade Class
Ellis School 1st Grade Class with teacher Miss Maime Irons. Ellis School was at the 1500 block of Elm Street.
Ellis School
Ellis School at the 1500 block of Elm Street. The teacher is Bess Conway.
Ellis School
Ellis School at the 1500 block of Elm Street. The teacher is Bess Conway.
Lincoln School
Lincoln School on Rockford's west side at Court Street and Park Avenue. Top Row: Mrs. Marie Taylor, Carl Ross, Bert Sames, Daisy Sames, Charlie Clifford, Minnie Gray, Frankie Reed, Jessie Williams, Morris Pendergrast, Lee Shaw, Prof. Stetson -…
Aerial View of Original Elco Building, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and while aerial view of Elco Tool and Screw Corporation and the surrounding area.
Aerial View of Original Elco Building and Commercial Wire Products Co., Elco Tool and Screw
Black and while aerial view of Elco Tool and Screw Corporation and the surrounding area.
Aerial View of Elco Building on Samuelson Road, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and while aerial view of Elco Tool and Screw Corporation and the surrounding area.
Production Area, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of one of Elco's production areas. While there are no employees present, a variety of equipment and supplies can be seen throughout the image.
Employee Working in Production Area, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of an Elco employee reaching in to one of four large spinning drums. Ten full pails of products (possibly screws) can be seen lined up along the floor in front of said drums, possibly waiting for their turn to be spun.…
Two Employees Working in Production Area, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of two Elco employees working in the production area. Even though their backs are facing the camera, several pieces of equipment and supplies like "Chromic Acid" barrels can be seen throughout the image.
Employee Straining Screws, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of an Elco employee as he pulls a cage filled with product out of a watertub. This was presumably the last stop before the product was sent for its final inspection. This image is an alternate view of another photograph…
Machine in Production Area, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of an Elco machine that was used in the manufacturing of screws. While no employees are present in the photograph one is able to see screws falling off the line into metal buckets. At least two full buckets can be seen in…
Aerial View of Samuelson Building, Elco Tool and Screw
Color photograph of Elco Tool and Screw looking towards the building from Samuelson Road.
Visitor Entrance to Building, Elco Tool and Screw
Color photograph of the "visitor entrance" for the Elco Tool and Screw building on Samuelson Road. This entrance was used by visitors, executives, or some staff to access the front office.
Employee Entrance to Building, Elco Tool and Screw
Color photograph of the "employee entrance" from the main parking lot at the Elco Tool and Screw building on Samuelson Road. The canopy was later removed and the building was expanded.
Parking Lot View of Elco Building, Elco Tool and Screw
Color photograph of Elco Tool and Screw manufacturing plant. This particular view shows the employee parking lot and cars in a variety of colors, styles, and body types can be seen.
New Ideas and New Innovations, Elco Industries, Inc.
Black and white photograph of Elco employees, William Starnes (middle) and Darwin Miller (right), examining a machine that Starnes suggested a modification for. According to a Rockford Register-Republic article from April 16, 1971, "Stearns,. . . a…
Updated Machinery, Elco Industries, Inc.
Black and white photograph of an Elco machine that employee, William Starnes, suggested a modification for. According to a Rockford Register-Republic article from April 16, 1971, "Stearns,. . . a 14-year veteran with Elco, suggested use of a rotating…
William Starnes Receives Award, Elco Industries, Inc.
Black and white photograph of Elco employee, William Starnes (middle), being awarded his "suggestion" check of $504.75. Also included in the photograph is Darwin Miller (right) who was Director of Manufacturing during the 1970s.
William Starnes and Darwin Miller, Elco Industries, Inc.
Black and white photograph of Elco employee, William Starnes (middle), being awarded his "suggestion" check of $504.75. Also included in the photograph is Darwin Miller (right) who was Director of Manufacturing during the 1970s.
The Grand Prize, Elco Industries, Inc.
Black and white photograph of check awarded to Elco employee, William Starnes, for his suggested modification to an EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining). According to a Rockford Register-Republic article from April 16, 1971, "Stearns,. . . a 14-year…
Children with their Prizes from the Annual Company Picnic, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of Elco employees at their annual company picnic. Two young children pose for the photographer with their souvenir toys from the picnic. Behind them is a vintage truck with "Elco Tool and Screw Corp." detailed on the…
Pie Eating Contest at the Annual Company Picnic, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of Elco employees at their annual company picnic. Eight young men are participating in a pie eating contest. The are all leaned over tables with their hands behind their back as they try and eat a fruit pie the fastest.
Wheelbarrow Races at the Annual Company Picnic, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of Elco employees at their annual company picnic. Employee's children can be seen participating in a fun "wheelbarrow race." The children are racing towards the photographer with their families and trees lining the…
Families Enjoying the Annual Company Picnic, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of Elco employees at their annual company picnic. This particular view of the picnic was taken near the picnic tables in the shade of the trees. Families sit at the table, or stand near by, as a clown gets set up to…
Group of Employees Posing at the Annual Company Picnic, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of Elco employees at their annual company picnic. Two men and one woman standing posing for the photographer. In the background are a group of children and a large truck that was probably used to transport supplies for the…
Children and their Fishing Poles from the Annual Company Picnic, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of Elco employees at their annual company picnic. Two younger boys are holding fishing poles and other souvenirs from the company picnic.