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Church and Mulberry Streets
The corner of Church and Mulberry Streets under construction. The back of the Talcott Building is visible in the background.
North Church Street and Mulberry Street
North Church Street, looking from Mulberry Street in September 1985.
West State and North Church Streets
Drugstore at Northeast corner of West State and North Church Streets.
Osco Drugstore
Osco Drugstore at 325 North Church Street.
100 Block of North Church Street
100 block of North Church Street -- building in foreground is Parthenio's at 132 North Church. Also visible are Rock River Savings Bank, Matranga Studio, Book Stall and Kuhlmeier Hearing Aids.
Nu-State Building
The Nu-State Building at West State and North Church Streets, looking north. Red emergency sirens are visible in the background.
West State and Church Streets
West State Street, looking east from Church Street, following construction of the Downtown Mall
North Church Street
North Church Street looking south
Mulberry and North Church Streets
The southwest corner of Mulberry and North Church Streets showing Parthenio's Restaurant and Rock River Savings building. Also visible are The Book Stall, Kuhlmeier Hearing Aids, and Matranga Studio
Executive Plaza
Executive Plaza, 510 North Church Street under construction.
Ralph Emerson Residence
Ralph Emerson residence at night, located at 427 North Church Street.
Ralph Emerson Residence
Ralph Emerson residence at 427 North Church Street, Rockford, Illinois
Private Homes Connect to Community
North Church Street as seen from Haskell Park in Rockford Illinois. Interurban tracks in the street provide a connection to the rest of the city and surrounding region.
North Church Street
North Church Street in Rockford, Illinois. Interurban tracks indicate city wide transportation in residential neighborhoods.
Home of Adeline and Ralph Emerson, Sr.
The home of Adeline and Ralph Emerson, Sr. located at 427 North Church Street. The house was built in 1855 by Ralph's cousin, Reverend Joseph Emerson, and purchased by Ralph in 1858. The original modest home was expanded over time to accommodate…
Haskell Park
Haskell Park fountain located at 400 North Church Street in Rockford, Illinois. Originally known as West Side Park, it was donated to the city in 1838 by Dr. George Haskell and his brother-in-law, John Edwards. It was later renamed Haskell Park.
Helen Trahern
Helen Trahern sitting on the front steps of a home that is possibly the Trahern home circa 1900 - 1908 at 1128 North Church Street. Helen was age eight in 1902 when the family lived there.
Second Congregational Church
Second Congregational Church located at 318 North Church Street.
Churches Along North Church Street
Looking north along North Church Street. In 1908, J.B. Ralston & Son Hardware is located at 122 North Church Street, the First Baptist Church at 126 North Church Street and further north at 324 North Church Street is Second Congregational Church.
First Baptist Church of Rockford, Illinois
The First Baptist Society was established in Rockford December 22, 1838. The congregation met in a hall of Dr. George Haskell's store building which was on the northwest corner of West State and North Main Streets. In 1840, a frame meeting house was…
Court House Square from the Air.
This aerial view of the Court House Square shows the majestically white and domed structure of the Court House flanked by (bottom then clockwise) W. State, N. Church, Elm, and N. Court Streets.
Wheat Photography.
Men and boys stand and sit in front of and on a decorated horse-drawn wagon in downtown Rockford at 107 N. Church Street. The banner seems to be touting a local newspaper. A sign reading "Wheat" is on the corner of the building in the background to…
Court House, Rockford, Ill. - 56.
The imposing courthouse with beautiful grounds bounded by West State, Elm, North Church, and North Court Streets. Note the early automobiles parked at the curb. For a similar view, see postcard 85.109(I).295.
3705, Court House, Rockford, Ill.
The impressively ornate courthouse building bordered by West State, Elm, North Church, and North Court Streets. Notice the horse and buggies in the street.
The Armory, Rockford, Ill.
Similar to postcard 95.5.32a, this colorized scene shows the Armory, and the "Majestic" theater sign above the sidewalk at 123 North Church Street, where pedestrians in early twentieth century attire are strolling.
3682, The Armory, Rockford, Ill.
The sign outside this theater touts the "Majestic," located at 123 North Church Street.
Second Congregational Church, Rockford, Ill.
Black and white photograph looking northwest at the building from the North Church Street side. The church is located at North Church Street and Park Avenue. The message on this postcard, written sideways in pencil on the front side right portion of…
Second Congregational Church, Rockford, Ill.
Black and white photograph looking northwest at the building from the North Church Street side. The church is located at North Church Street and Park Avenue.
Second Congregational Church, 4-194, Rockford, Ill.
Black and white photograph looking southwest at the church, which is located in downtown Rockford at North Church Street and Park Avenue.
Second Congregational Church, Rockford, Ill.
This color photograph looks northwest at the church's massive structure and red roof from the North Church Street side. The building is located in downtown Rockford on North Church Street and Park Avenue. This card is postmarked April 11, 1913 with a…
2nd Congregational Church, Rockford, Ill.
Frontal colorized rendering of the church with three distinct sets of steps ascending from the North Church Street side. The church is located at North Church Street and Park Avenue (out of sight to the right, which is north in this depiction).
Second Congregational Church, Rockford, Ill.
Black and white depiction looking southwest at the church on tree-lined North Church Street and Park Avenue.
Second Congregational Church, Rockford, Illinois.
A view looking southwest at the church with 1950s cars parked on two sides and people on the sidewalks. The church is located at North Church Street and Park Avenue. On back: "Original church founded 1849. Present church built 1891. Gordon Chapel…
Second Congregational Church, Rockford, Ill.
Color graphic presentation of this large church structure at North Church Street and Park Avenue in downtown Rockford.
Second Congregational Church, Rockford, Ill.
Greenish-tinted depiction of the church's formidable castle-like structure located at North Church Street and Park Avenue. This card is postmarked from Rockford IL on October 12, 1909 with a one cent postage stamp.
Second Congregational Church, Rockford, Ill.
This color rendering (the same view as photo 85.109.452) shows the sprawling church building situated at North Church Street and Park Avenue. This card is postmarked from Rockford IL on October 8, 1915 with a one cent postage stamp.
Second Congregational Church, Rockford, Ill.
A color rendering depicting the church's massive, angular white structure with a large tower, parapets, and varying roof heights, all within a large lot at North Church Street and Park Avenue surrounded by trees. This card is postmarked from Kenosha…
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Rockford, Illinois.
Frontal photograph of the church, located at North Church Street and Park Avenue, with a person on the sidewalk looking up at the building. On the back: "One of the many beautiful churches of the city."
[Emmanuel] Episcopal Church, Rockford, Ill.
This postcard displays the church's green roof atop the heavy brick building with spaces at the top of its four-sided tower that resemble a castle's battlement crenellations. The church is located at North Church Street and Park Avenue.
Aftermath of Second Congregational Church Fire
The Second Congregational Church was founded in 1849. On February 20, 1894, the church was destroyed by fire. It was rebuilt at the same location at 318 N. Church Street where it serves its congregation today. On December 19, 1979, fire again…
Emmanuel Episcopal Church and Fairfield Memorial Parish House
This photograph shows the Emmanuel Episcopal Church on the right and Fairfield Memorial Parish House on the left. The church was orgainized on May 1, 1849, and the church building at 412 N. Church Street opened in 1857. The Fairfield Memorial Parish…
Spanish-American War Enlistees Parade
This parade of military enlistees marches west on West State Street approaching the N. Church Street intersection. The Spanish-American War lasted from April to August 1898. Note the Golden Eagle Clothing Company owned by C. F. Henry on the right. A…
Architectural Rendering of Emmanuel Church and Parish House, Rockford, Illinois
Architect Alfred Smith from Chicago produced this drawing to demonstrate how a new and larger sanctuary might be connected to the Fairfield Memorial Parish House. This particular concept was not used in the final approved project. The new church was…
Aftermath of Second Congregational Church Fire
The Second Congregational Church was founded in 1849. On February 20, 1894, the church was destroyed by fire. It was rebuilt at the same location at 318 N. Church Street where it serves its congregation today. On December 19, 1979, fire again…
Aftermath of Second Congregational Church Fire
The Second Congregational Church was founded in 1849. On February 20, 1894, the church was destroyed by fire. It was rebuilt at the same location at 318 N. Church Street where it serves its congregation today. On December 19, 1979, fire again…
Second Congregational Church Fire
The Second Congregational Church was founded in 1849. On February 20, 1894, the church was destroyed by fire. It was rebuilt at the same location at 318 N. Church Street where it serves its congregation today. On December 19, 1979, fire again…
Aftermath of Second Congregational Church Fire
The Second Congregational Church was founded in 1849. On February 20, 1894, the church was destroyed by fire. It was rebuilt at the same location at 318 N. Church Street where it serves its congregation today. On December 19, 1979, fire again…
Aftermath of Second Congregational Church Fire
The Second Congregational Church was founded in 1849. On February 20, 1894, the church was destroyed by fire. It was rebuilt at the same location at 318 N. Church Street where it serves its congregation today. On December 19, 1979, fire again…