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Norma's Jewelry
Sign for Norma's Jewelry, 224 North Main Street, December 1993.
New Mendelssohn Hall, Rockford, Ill.
A color photograph showing Rockford's New Mendelssohn Hall at its new location of 216-220 North Main Street.
New American Theatre at Christmastime
Downtown Mall, 100 block of North Main Street including the front of New American Theatre at 118 North Main decorated for Christmas. December 1993.
National Guard Armory.
This color photograph depicts the National Guard Armory building on N. Main Street.
Mulberry and Main Streets
Looking southwest at the location of a municipal parking lot to be built at Mulberry Street between Main and Wyman Streets before demolition of structures, September 1983. Visible at the back right is the side of the Talcott Building.
Mulberry and Main Streets
Site of parking lot on Mulberry between Main and Wyman Streets. Looking west across construction at the Illinois Bell Telephone Building at 134 North Main 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.
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.
Kortman's Center for Design
Kortman's Center for Design, 107 North 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.
Jackson Piano Building
The Jackson Piano Building at 330 North Main Street, looking southwest.
J.R. Kortman Center for Design
The front of J.R. Kortman Center for Design, 107 North Main St, at night.
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.
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…
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.
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…
Gas and Electric Building
Rear view (from Wyman Street) of the Gas and Electric Building, 303 North Main Street.
Ford and Fellows, Carriage Manufacturers
Bill of Sale to Mrs. C.I. Horsman from Ford and Fellows, side-bar gearing for wagons, 13-17 N. Main Street.
Ford and Fellows, Carriage Manufacturers
Bill of sale to Mrs. C.I. Horsman from Ford and Fellows, carriage manufacturers, 13, 15 and 17 North Main Street.
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.
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 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…
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
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."
First Night at the Coronado Theatre
The Coronado Theatre, 314 North Main Street. First Night, a New Year's Eve festival, is advertised on the marquis.
First Federal Savings Bank
First Federal Savings. 612 North Main Street
First Federal Savings Bank
First Federal Savings. 612 North Main Street
Driscoll Shoes
Driscoll Shoes, 125 North Main Street at Mulberry Street, looking northwest. Palace Shoe Service is also visible.
Demolition of Tebala Temple
Demolition of the Tebala Temple at 327 North Main Street, January 1986
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.
Construction of Sears.
This photograph, looking across N. Main Street, depicts the west facade of the Sears store under construction. Note the Sears Roebuck sign in front of the bare trees to the left of the building.
Construction of Sears.
This photograph looks north along Main Street toward the Sears store (right), 711 N. Main Street, under construction.
Construction of Sears.
This photograph captures the emerging west facade of the Sears building facing Main Street at 711 N. Main.
Construction of Sears.
This view looks across N. Main Street at the Sears building and workers at the curb in front of the store's parking lot at 711 N. Main Street.
Construction of Sears.
A depiction showing sidewalk and utility construction for the Sears building project in front of the Illinois National Guard Armory (right), which was next door and just south of Sears. Notice Albert Carlson Used Cars, 612 N. Main Street, on the…
Construction of Sears.
A black and white photograph depicting work between street and curb for the Sears building project on N. Main Street.
Construction of Sears.
Sidewalk and utility construction for the Sears building project, 711 N. Main, looking south along that street toward the Coronado Theatre.
Construction of Sears.
This photograph depicts a dump truck unloading at the curb of the Sears construction site, 711 N. Main, looking north up that street.
Construction at Park Avenue and North Main Street
Looking west on Park Avenue from North Main Street at street reconstruction and construction of new streetscape. The Jackson Piano Building is on the left.
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…
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.
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.
Children's Development Center
650 North Main Street, Children's Development Center, sign for "Project Rhise"
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.