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107 North Main Street, located in the Northeast State and Main Historic District.

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The Coronado Theatre, 314 North Main Street.

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The Coronado Theatre, 314 North Main Street. First Night, a New Year's Eve festival, is advertised on the marquis.

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The Jackson Piano building at 330 North Main Street, later incorporated into the Coronado Theatre. The Coronado is visible at the left.

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Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 North Main Street.

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Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 North Main Street. Christmas decorations adorn the light poles on the sidewalk.

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Interior of Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 North Main Street, showing the auditorium balcony.

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The former Illinois National Guard Armory at 605 North Main Street in January 2002.

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The former Illinois National Guard Armory at 605 North Main Street in January 2002.

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The former Illinois National Guard Armory at 605 North Main Street in January 2002.

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The former Illinois National Guard Armory at 605 North Main Street in January 2002.

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The Rock River Towers apartment building at 913 North Main Street.

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Apartment building on the northwest corner of North Main and Whitman Streets.

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West bank of the Rock River. The high rise building is Rock River Towers (913 North Main Street). April 1968.

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Looking north on North Main Street to its intersection with Whitman Street. The large brick building on the left is the Windsor Apartment building on the Northwest corner of the intersection. September 1977.

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The intersection of North Main and Auburn Streets. Amoco and Sunoco gas stations visible.

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The commercial district at North Main and Auburn Streets. The Hostess House shown on left was at 1406 North Main Street. September 1977. A city bus with a Pepsi advertisement on its front is visible.

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Part of 100 block of North Main Street in September 1974. Barker's Shoes at 124 North Main is visible.

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The Pioneer Building at 304 North Main Street.

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The Pioneer Building, 304 North Main Street, in November 1984.

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Rock River Towers, 913 North Main Street.

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Jackson Piano building at 330 North Main Street in October 1997.

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Jackson Piano building at 330 North Main Street in October 1997.

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Art Deco detail on exterior of the Jackson Piano building at 330 North Main Street in October 1997.

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A photograph depicting the huge stage and the expansive hall that comprised the Tebala Temple building at 327 N. Main Street.

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This photograph displays the ornate lobby of the Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main St., Rockford IL. On the left is a board showing theater attractions.

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A black and white photograph showing a seated telephone company employee overseen by a supervisor. The Illinois Bell Telephone Co. was located at 216 N. Main Street in downtown Rockford IL.

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Aerial view of the Whitney Metal Tool Company at 2833 Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961 and changed its name to Roper Whitney Inc. in 1970. To the left is Overdene Street. Behind…

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The Christian Union Church was organized on October 21, 1870 by Dr. Thomas Kerr. The church was built at the corner of Mulberry and N. Main Streets, and the cornerstone was laid on September 18, 1888. During the depression, the congregation decided…

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A beautiful color photograph showing the street corner with a stoplight in front of the First Presbyterian Church. On the back: "406 North Main Street at Park Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61103. Telephone (815) 968-0478."

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Black and white photograph of First Presbyterian Church located at North Main Street and Park Avenue.

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This black and white rendering of the church sits atop a message between sisters dated March 12, 1907 and postmarked from Rockford IL. First Presbyterian Church is located at the corner of North Main Street and Park Avenue in downtown Rockford.

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A color photograph at an angle, depicting the front and one side of the First Presbyterian Church at the corner of North Main Street and Park Avenue. This card is postmarked from Rockford IL on June 16, 1915.

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A color photograph showing the trees surrounding First Presbyterian's red brick building at the corner of North Main Street and Park Avenue in downtown Rockford.

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A color rendering of First Presbyterian's red brick building surrounded by trees at the corner of North Main Street and Park Avenue.

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This color rendering shows the classical style of this church building with its six-columned portico. The church is located at 515 North Main Street. This card is postmarked from Rockford IL on July 22, 1914 with a one cent postage stamp.

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This color photograph displays the building's classical lines and dome as well as a good portion of the grounds. The church is located at 515 North Main Street. This card is postmarked from Rockford IL in 1915 with a one cent postage stamp.

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A color photograph showing Rockford's New Mendelssohn Hall at its new location of 216-220 North Main Street.

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The Palace Theatre, advertising "Vaudeville," takes up a huge portion of this block at 111-117 North Main Street with early vintage automobiles lining the curb. The Palace Theatre opened in 1915 a few doors down from the Orpheum Theatre.

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This postcard shows the Orpheum Theatre, promoting "Vaudeville," at 118 North Main Street. There are advertisements for featured entertainment on the sidewalk by the lobby entrance. Note the bicycle by the curb far left. The Orpheum was located just…

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This photograph, taken from the Orpheum's stage, looks out at the interior of the plush theater with its many rows of floor seating, balconies to the sides and above, and the richly appointed chandelier above. The Orpheum Theatre was located at 118…

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This postcard, depicting the Orpheum Theatre at 118 North Main Street just a few doors from the Palace Theatre, displays a sign that promotes "Lew Fuller in the Beauty Shop." Note the horse and buggy to the right of the streetlamp. The name "Ed…

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This photograph is part of a collection of mounted book or newspaper photos. This photo shows Main Street looking north from State Street.

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Construction of the Times Theater, 226 N. Main Street, underway in a winter scene with bundled pedestrians crossing the street.

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This black and white photograph shows the Auburndale Cash Grocery, 1436 N. Main Street, from across Main Street. Several people pose outside the building and signs advertising products are displayed on the store's front, particularly for Old Dutch…

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This black and white photograph depicts the Auburndale Cash Grocery at 1436 N. Main Street. Several people pose outside the building and signs advertising products are displayed on the store's front, particularly for Old Dutch Cleanser. For an…

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The marquee of the Orpheum Theater, 118 N. Main Street, advertises, "Lew Fuller in The Beauty Shop." A man stands within the box office entrance, and a horse-drawn buggy is near an ornate street lamp. The theater was torn down between 1936 and 1937,…

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Depiction of the stately and columned American Insurance Company at 302 N. Main Street in Rockford's downtown district. For an additional view, see photo 2010.73.13..

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The roof of Memorial Hall can be seen in the middle background. At the corner is believed to be the People's Church of the Christian Union Unity Hall ( early location of the Unitarian Church). At the extreme right is the domed roof of the Public…

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This color photograph depicts the National Guard Armory building on N. Main Street.
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