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Windsor Apartment Building
Windsor Apartment Building located at 902-910 North Main Street on the northwest corner of Whitman Street. It was built in 1916 by Sherman B. Letts and George W. Bennett. The brick building is the Arts and Crafts architectural style which focuses on…
Fitch and Forbes Residences on North Main Street
Dr. William and Katherine Fitch's home at 849 North Main Street and George O. and Elizabeth Forbes home at 841 North Main Street.
Housing Near Work Places
Aerial view looking east across the Rock River. Rockford Country Club is on the left. Ingersoll Machine Tool Company is along the bottom edge of the Rockford Country Club golf course between Willoughby and Fulton Avenues. North Main Street runs…
Rockford Country Club
Aerial view, looking west across North Main Street, of the Rockford Country Club golf course along the Rock River at far right. Greenwood Cemetery is at the left. The Rockford Country Club was started in 1899 by William Talcott and his son Wait. Otis…
Residential Areas Close to Shopping
Aerial view looking southwest. Riverside Boulevard bridge is at the far right center. North Towne Mall, located at the corner of Riverside Boulevard and North Main Street, opened in 1956 as an enclosed strip mall with the Rockford-based department…
Rock River Towers
Aerial view of the Whitman Street bridge looking east over the Rock River. Rock River Towers is to the left of the bridge at the river edge. The cloverleaf interchange is for Second Street.
Apartment Living
Aerial view looking east of the Whitman Street bridge over the Rock River. Rock River Towers is prominent at the left of the bridge. Rock River Towers, built in 1962 at 901 Main Street, provides apartment living to city residents.
Italianate Home
Possibly Wait Forbes Talcott home at 839 North Main Street. Elaborate porches are at both the front and back of the house. This house has horizontal siding, and an Italianate architectural style.
First Presbyterian Church
Looking west at First Presbyterian Church, located at 406 North Main Street. The church was formed in 1854. A simple building called the "Little Brown Church" was used until a permanent building was built in 1862 on West State Street. A larger…
First Presbyterian Church 75th Anniversary
First Presbyterian Church, located at 406 North Main Street. The church was formed in 1854. A simple building called the "Little Brown Church" was used until a permanent building was built in 1862 on West State Street. A larger building was dedicated…
Preparing to Take the Family for a Bicycle Ride
Henry B. Utter, in the rear seat, and another boy sit on a trailer attached to the back of a bicycle. They are in front of the Utter home at 972 North Main Street. The bike trailer was made in the Utter Manufacturing Company factory.
Shriners Parade.
Two Shriners in a small cart lead this parade north on Main Street at the corner of Jefferson Street. The Elks Lodge is visible at the left and Woolworths is down the street (extreme right).
Salute at West State and North Main Streets.
Two uniformed soldiers salute the crowds watching this unidentified parade in front of Ashton's Dry Goods at the corner of W. State and N. Main Streets.
Salamone & Sons Grocery and Meats.
A photograph of a man cutting meat at Salamone & Sons, 409 W. State Street. Apparently this thriving business had several other locations at this time: 1434 N. Main St.; 515 E. State St.; 612 W. State; and 5533 N. 2nd St. in Loves Park, IL. The sons…
300 Block, North Main Street.
A black and white photograph depicting the Rockford Motor Hotel, 317-319 N. Main Street, which opened ca. 1928, billed as a facility providing auto storage, washing, and greasing as well as a filling station. Next door is Wendt Drug Store (John F.)…
300 Block, North Main Street.
A black and white photograph depicting the Rockford Motor Hotel, 317-319 N. Main Street, which opened ca. 1928, billed as a facility providing auto storage, washing, and greasing as well as a filling station. Next door is Wendt Drug Store (John F.)…
Bird's-Eye View Looking North.
This black and white bird's-eye view shows Wyman Street, with the Water Works tower and the public library's dome, to the right, and N. Main Street on the left with the Coronado Theatre's sign in the distance.
Rockford Motor Hotel.
This black and white photograph depicts the Rockford Motor Hotel, 317-319 N. Main Street, which opened ca. 1928, billed as a facility offering services for auto storage, washing, greasing, and a filling station. Next door is Wendt Drug Store (John…
Ashton's on West State Street.
A view of downtown Rockford showing Ashton's Dry Goods Store, 301-305 W. State Street, at the corner of W. State and N. Main Streets.
Ashton's.
A view of Ashton's building on the corner of N. Main and W. State Streets in downtown Rockford.
National Guard Armory.
This color photograph depicts the National Guard Armory building on N. Main Street.
Aerial View of North Main Street.
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…
American Insurance Company.
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..
Orpheum Theater.
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,…
Auburndale Grocery.
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…
Auburndale Cash Grocery.
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…
Times Theater.
Construction of the Times Theater, 226 N. Main Street, underway in a winter scene with bundled pedestrians crossing the street.
Main Street.
This photograph is part of a collection of mounted book or newspaper photos. This photo shows Main Street looking north from State Street.
Orpheum Theatre, Rockford, Ill.
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…
Interior of Orpheum Theatre from the Stage, Rockford, Ill.
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…
Orpheum Theatre, Rockford, Ill.
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…
Main Street, Looking South, Rockford, Ill.
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.
New Mendelssohn Hall, Rockford, Ill.
A color photograph showing Rockford's New Mendelssohn Hall at its new location of 216-220 North Main Street.
Christian Science Church and Park, Rockford, Ill.
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.
Christian Science Church, Rockford, Ill.
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.
First Presbyterian Church, Rockford, Ill.
A color rendering of First Presbyterian's red brick building surrounded by trees at the corner of North Main Street and Park Avenue.
First Presbyterian Church, Rockford, Ill.
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.
First Presbyterian Church, Rockford, Ill.
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.
First Presbyterian Church, Rockford, Ill.
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.
First Presbyterian Church, Rockford, Ill.
Black and white photograph of First Presbyterian Church located at North Main Street and Park Avenue.
First Presbyterian Church
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."
Christian Union Church
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…
Aerial of Whitney Metal Tool Company
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…
Illinois Bell Telephone Company.
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.
Coronado Theatre.
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.
Tebala Temple.
A photograph depicting the huge stage and the expansive hall that comprised the Tebala Temple building at 327 N. Main Street.
Jackson Piano Building Details
Art Deco detail on exterior of the Jackson Piano building at 330 North Main Street in October 1997.
Jackson Piano Building
Jackson Piano building at 330 North Main Street in October 1997.
Jackson Piano Building
Jackson Piano building at 330 North Main Street in October 1997.
Rock River Towers
Rock River Towers, 913 North Main Street.