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Woman with a Hand-Knotter.
A close-up of a woman working on a spooling machine with a hand-knotter, a Colman invention that was patented on April 23, 1901. This reproduction photograph originated from a glass plate negative in a Barber-Colman collection.
Woman on the Street.
The woman in this photograph, perhaps an employee, is standing on the street possibly in front of Beale's Jewelry at 406 E. State Street.
Woman in Amerock's Assembly Department.
A female employee is seated working at a machine as part of Amerock Corporation's assembly operation.
Woman Demonstrating Hand-Knotter.
The woman in this black and white photograph is using a Barber-Colman hand-knotter, patented on April 23, 1901. Notice the woman's elaborate hair, dress, and jewelry. This picture appeared in the Barber-Colman Employee Association Yearbook, "Knots,"…
Woman by a Wall.
An unidentified woman in street clothes is pictured in front of a wall holding what appears to be personal items (a newspaper, sunglasses, perhaps a wallet). This could represent a player photographed while on a playing tour of away games.
Woman at Spooling Machine.
A woman works at a Barber-Colman spooling machine.
Woman at a Counter.
This color photograph pictures a smiling woman standing at the counter of what is probably Beale's Jewelry Store, located at 406 E. State Street.
Woman at a Barber-Colman Textile Machine.
This woman works at a textile machine at the Barber-Colman Company in the 1960s.
Woman and Children on the Front Porch Steps
A well-dressed group of children and one woman pose for this photograph on the front porch steps of a home. The names of the individuals and the location of the photo are unknown.
Winter sports, Camp Grant, ILL.
A large group of men bundled against the weather with others on top of a wooden constructed toboggan run while some are even seated on a sled. Postmarked from Rockford IL Grant Branch on June 13, 1918 at 3:00 AM.
Winnebago Street Methodist Episcopal Church, Rockford, Ill.
This color photograph shows the church's stained glass windows and arched doorway under a towered spire. The building is located at Winnebago and Morgan Streets. The year "1909" is penciled on the back of the postcard.
Winnebago Home for the Aged.
View of the building, with its columned entrance, and the grounds surrounding the Winnebago Home for the Aged at 408 N. Horsman Street. For a similar depiction, see photo 2006.82.27a.
Winnebago Home for the Aged.
View of the building, with its columned entrance, and the grounds surrounding the Winnebago Home for the Aged at 408 N. Horsman Street.
Winnebago County Farm School for Boys.
This color rendering shows that the school is, indeed, in a rustic, rural, farm setting in Harrison Township, south of Shirland and approximately 16 1/2 miles northwest of Rockford.
Winnebago County Farm School for Boys, "Young Farmers."
A color rendering showing that the school is, indeed, in a rustic, rural, agrarian setting in Harrison Township, south of Shirland and approximately 16 1/2 miles northwest of Rockford. A horse-drawn wagon and workers are in the field. See also…
Winnebago County Farm School for Boys, "Young Farmers."
A color rendering showing that the school is, indeed, in a rustic, rural, farm setting in Harrison Township, south of Shirland and approximately 16 1/2 miles northwest of Rockford. A horse-drawn wagon and workers are in the field.
Winnebago County Farm School for Boys, "The Swimming Hole."
A color rendering showing that the school is, indeed, in a rustic, rural setting in Harrison Township, south of Shirland and approximately 16 1/2 miles northwest of Rockford. A placid pond is nestled among trees.
Winnebago County Farm School for Boys, "The Road through the Woods."
A color rendering showing that the school is, indeed, in a rustic, rural setting in Harrison Township, south of Shirland and approximately 16 1/2 miles northwest of Rockford. A dirt track winds its way through the trees.
Winnebago County Farm School for Boys, "The Brook."
A color rendering showing that the school is, indeed, in a rustic, rural setting in Harrison Township, south of Shirland and approximately 16 1/2 miles northwest of Rockford. A narrow stream wends through thick woods.
Winnebago County Farm School for Boys, "The Bridge."
A color rendering showing that the school is, indeed, in a rustic, rural setting in Harrison Township, south of Shirland and approximately 16 1/2 miles northwest of Rockford. A crude wooden bridge spans the small gap over a brook in the woods.
Winnebago County Courthouse
This photograph of the Winnebago County Courthouse looks southeast from West State Street. The courthouse collapsed during construction in 1877 and was rebuilt according to the original design. The courthouse was bordered by West State Street, S.…
Winnebago County Courthouse
This photograph of the Winnebago County Courthouse looks southeast from West State Street. The courthouse collapsed during construction in 1877 and was rebuilt according to the original design. The courthouse was bordered by West State Street, S.…
Winnebago County Courthouse
This photograph of the Winnebago County Courthouse looks south from West State Street. The jailhouse building is visible to the left. The courthouse is decorated with numerous patriotic banners and flags. This photo may have been taken during the…
Winnebago County Courthouse
This photograph of the Winnebago County Courthouse looks southeast from West State Street. The courthouse collapsed during construction in 1877 and was rebuilt according to the original design. The courthouse was bordered by West State Street, S.…
Winnebago County Courthouse
This photograph of the Winnebago County Courthouse looks southwest. The jailhouse building is visible to the left. The courthouse collapsed during construction in 1877 and was rebuilt according to the original design. The courthouse was bordered by…
Winnebago County Courthouse
This photograph of the Winnebago County Courthouse looks south. The courthouse collapsed during construction in 1877 and was rebuilt according to the original design. The courthouse was bordered by West State Street, S. Church Street, Chestnut…
Winnebago County Court House, Rockford, Illinois.
A color photograph showing the court house across West State Street. Notice the stoplight and the streetlamp over the intersection.
Winnebago County Court House, Rockford, Ill.
The court house building is seen here with verdant grounds and horse and buggies on West State Street in front.
Winnebago County Court House, Rockford, Ill.
A beautiful color depiction of the Winnebago County Court House in Rockford's downtown district surrounded by trees. Note the early automobile parked in front on West State Street.
Winnebago County Court House, Rockford, Ill.
This black and white photograph is looking southwest across West State Street at the Winnebago County Court House in Rockford's downtown district.
Winnebago County Court House
This card is in a booklet stamped "Souvenir Letter: Views of Rockford, Ill." This depicts the Court House fronted by trees.
Winnebago County Bar Association Clambake
This photograph shows a large group of County Bar Association (Winnebago) members gathered in a wooded area for a clam bake at Macktown Forest Preserve, about 12 miles north of Rockford on the banks of the Rock River near present day Rockton, IL.…
Winnebago County Bar Association Clambake
This photograph displays a large group of County Bar Association (Winnebago) members gathered in a wooded area for a clam bake at Macktown Forest Preserve, about 12 miles north of Rockford on the banks of the Rock River near present day Rockton, IL.…
Winnebago County Bar Association Clambake
This photograph depicts a large group of County Bar Association (Winnebago) members gathered in a wooded area for a clam bake at Macktown Forest Preserve, about 12 miles north of Rockford on the banks of the Rock River near present day Rockton, IL.…
Winnebago County Bar Association Clambake
Large group of County Bar Association (Winnebago) members gathered in a wooded area for a clam bake at Macktown Forest Preserve about 12 miles north of Rockford on the banks of the Rock River near present day Rockton, IL.
Winnebago County Bar Association Clambake
Large group of County Bar Association (Winnebago) members gathered in a wooded area for a clam bake at Macktown Forest Preserve about 12 miles north of Rockford on the banks of the Rock River near present day Rockton, IL. (Reference - Sinnissippi…
Winnebago Co. Court House, 1844-1876.
This rendering depicts a decidedly older court house building featuring a columned entrance and with a rail fence in front and a church spire behind and to the left.
Wilson Electric Company.
A large group of men and women, the employees of Wilson Electric Company, stand in front of the business located at 113 S. Madison Street (the address numbers are seen on the white post behind the posed group although the photograph is reversed).
Willow Creek Presbyterian Church Sanctuary
This photograph was taken from the back of the Willow Creek Presbyterian Church sanctuary looking over the heads of the congregation in the pews. There are people on a raised platform before the congregation and more people seated on a second tier…
Willow Creek Presbyterian Church Sanctuary
This photograph was taken from the back of the Willow Creek Presbyterian Church sanctuary looking over the heads of the congregation in the pews. There are people on a raised platform before the congregation and more people seated on a second tier…
Willow Creek Presbyterian Church Sanctuary
This photograph was taken from the back of the Willow Creek Presbyterian Church sanctuary looking over the heads of the congregation in the pews. There are people on a raised platform before the congregation and more people seated on a second tier…
Willow Creek Presbyterian Church in Argyle
The church was founded in December 1844, and the present building was built in 1877. The church was originally founded by Scottish settlers as was the small community of Argyle, which no longer exists. Services are still held in the 1877 building at…
Willie Hoppe Playing Pool.
A black and white photograph believed to be taken at Lewis C. Herbert Billiards, located at 208 S. Main St., Rockford IL. The man wearing the white shirt at the pool table is Willie Hoppe. The gentleman in the center in vest and bow tie may be Lou…
Willie Hoppe at Lewis C. Herbert Billiards.
A black and white photograph believed to be taken at Lewis C. Herbert Billiards, located at 208 S. Main St., Rockford IL. The assembled crowd is there to see Willie Hoppe play pool. Hoppe may be the gentleman in the white shirt at the pool table. For…
Willie Hoppe at Lewis C. Herbert Billiards.
A black and white photograph believed to be taken at Lewis C. Herbert Billiards, located at 208 S. Main St., Rockford IL. The assembled crowd is there to see Willie Hoppe play pool. Hoppe may be the gentleman in a white shirt seated by the far corner…
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.
William Johnson
William Johnson was born in Sweden and immigrated to the United States and to Rockford, Illinois in 1924 with his parents and brother.
William Dennis School Staff, 1958
William Dennis School Staff 1958-1959. Dennis School is located on Hudson Street.
William Dennis School Staff, 1957
William Dennis School 1957-1958 Staff. Dennis School is located on Hudson Street.