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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…
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 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 Employees
National Lock Company employee group. General Foreman of National Lock Company Edwin W. North is sixth from the left in the bottom row.
National Lock Company Employees
National Lock Company employee group. General Foreman of National Lock Company Edwin W. North is fourth from the left in the front row.
A National Lock Company Banquet
National Lock Company employee banquet at the Hotel Faust.
National Lock Company 25-Year Club Banquet
First annual 25 year Club banquet for National Lock Company employees held in the Rainbo Room of the Hotel Faust.
4th Annual National Lock Company 25-Year Club Banquet
Fourth annual 25 year Club banquet for National Lock Company employees, held in the Rainbo Room of the Hotel Faust.
5th Annual National Lock Company 25-Year Club Banquet
Fifth annual 25 year Club banquet for National Lock Company.
6th Annual National Lock Company 25-Year Club Banquet
Sixth annual 25 year Club banquet for National Lock Company .
7th Annual National Lock Company 25-Year Club Banquet
Seventh annual 25 year Club banquet for National Lock Company.
8th Annual National Lock Company 25-Year Club Banquet
Eighth annual 25 year Club banquet for National Lock Company.
9th Annual National Lock Company 25-Year Club Banquet
Ninth annual 25 year Club banquet for National Lock Company.
10th Annual National Lock Company 25-Year Club Banquet
Tenth annual 25 year Club banquet for National Lock Company.
13th Annual National Lock Company 25-Year Club Banquet
13th annual 25 year Club banquet for National Lock Company in the Faust Hotel Grand Ballroom.
A National Lock Company Banquet
National Lock Company employee banquet at the Hotel Faust Grand Ballroom.
34th Annual National Lock Company 25-Year Club Banquet
34th annual 25 year Club banquet for National Lock employees. Photo by Deforest Brees Photography on 1819 19th St. Rockford, Il.
National Lock Co. Picnic.
A large group of people, mostly dressed in white, pose before a log cabin. The back of the photograph indicates that these are tool room employees at a National Lock Co. picnic held at SM & SF park. SM & SF stands for "Swedish Music and Sick…
Picnic, National Lock Co.
A black and white photograph depicting a human wheel barrow race at the National Lock Company picnic. The back of the picture indicates that these are tool room employees. For an additional view, see photo 2008.63.3.
A National Lock Company Banquet
National Lock Company employee banquet at the Hotel Faust Grand Ballroom.
National Lock Co. Addition.
The front of this photograph states, "National Lock Co. Addition. Security Building Co. Contractors, Rockford. Weiss and Niestadt Architects, Chicago. Work started March 1, 1925. Picture taken 4/24/25." The plant's main structure at 7th St. and 18th…
National Lock Company.
An aerial photograph showing the National Lock Company's massive industrial plant at 1930 7th Street. Founded in 1903, the corporation's complex stretched on 18th Avenue from 7th to 9th streets and on 7th street from 19th to 20th Avenues.
Aerial View of National Lock Co.
An aerial view displaying the National Lock Company's six-story plant on 18th Ave. from 7th to 9th Sts. and on 7th St. from 19th to 20th Aves. in Rockford IL. The company, founded in 1903, boasts a tall and distinctive "clock tower" that graces one…
National Lock Co., Aerial View.
An aerial view displaying the National Lock Company's six-story plant on 18th Ave. from 7th to 9th Sts. and on 7th St. from 19th to 20th Aves. in Rockford IL. The company, founded in 1903, boasts a tall and distinctive "clock tower" that graces one…
National Lock Co., The "Bosses."
A group of nine people huddle with a Christmas tree in the background. On the back of the photograph is handwritten, 'The "Bosses" Lock Co.' Compare this to photos 2001.29.4 and 2001.29.2.
National Lock Co. Christmas.
A large group of people pose for what the back of the photograph indicates is the "Lock Co. Gang Christmas." Note the Christmas tree in the background (right) with a large industrial scale standing in front of it. Compare this to photos 2001.29.5 and…
National Lock Co. "Gang."
Several people pose before a building with a sign reading, "Rockford Community Fund Agency." Three military personnel kneel in front. On the back of the photograph is handwritten, "Lock Co. gang."
Christmas at National Lock Co.
A large group of people pose for what the back of the photograph indicates is "Christmas at National Lock." Notice the Christmas tree in the background (right) with a large industrial scale standing in front of it. Compare this to photos 2001.29.5…
National Lock Co. Employees.
Several National Lock Co. employees pose for this picture, which the back of the photograph states are "Some more Lock Co. gang."
National Lock Co. Exterior.
A photograph of the exterior of the National Lock Co. plant on 7th St. and 18th Ave. in Rockford IL. Note the gas pumps in the extreme left.
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
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.