Stewart Square at Christmastime
The South Main Street side of Stewart Square in November 1993. Christmas decorations are visible on the pedestrian mall.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1993
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300 Block of West State Street
Small part of the West State Street portion of the Downtown Mall looking south down the alley in the middle of the 300 block. It includes a partial view of J.C. Penney and Carnaby Square.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
circa 1980
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Downtown Pedestrian Mall
The Downtown Pedestrian Mall in September 1983. A payphone booth is at the left of the photo.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1983
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Construction of the Pedestrian Mall
Beginning construction of the Downtown Pedestrian Mall. Photo taken at State and Main Streets in September 1974. Duncan James Men's Wear, at 115 South Main, is in the background.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1974
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Pedestrian Mall Groundbreaking
Groundbreaking for the Downtown Pedestrian Mall at State and Main Streets in September 1974. Duncan James Men's Wear, at 115 South Main, is in the background.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1974
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134 North Main Street
134 North Main Street and part of the Downtown Pedestrian Mall.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1984
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A Crowd at the Downtown Pedestrian Mall
A crowd of people gathered on the West State Street portion of the Downtown Mall, looking west.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
circa 1980
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West State Street Part of the Pedestrian Mall
West State Street portion of the Downtown Mall, 200 block, looking west.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
circa 1984
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Symbol on the Downtown Pedestrian Mall
The State Street portion of the Downtown Mall, looking west. The large orange metal structure in foreground is part of Symbol, September 1983. Four Squires is visible on the righthand side.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1983
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The State Street Portion of the Downtown Mall.
The State Street portion of the Downtown Mall.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
circa 1980
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West State Street Part of the Pedestrian Mall
Part of the West State Street leg of the Downtown Mall, September 1978.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1978
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Removal of a Part of the Pedestrian Mall
Removal of the Downtown Mall, 300 block of West State Street, November 1984. A John Fridh and Sons, General Contractors, trailer is in the foreground.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1984
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The North End of the Pedestrian Mall
The north end of the Downtown Mall. The Morrissey Building and the Luther Center are in the background.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
circa 1985
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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.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1993
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Pedestrian Mall at North Main Street
Downtown Mall, 100 block of North Main Street, looking south September 1985
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1985
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Concert on West State Street
Concert on the Downtown Mall, 300 block of West State Street, looking east.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
circa 1985
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The West State Street Section of the Pedestrian Mall
The Downtown Mall, looking east along the West State Street portion
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1982
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West State and Church Streets
West State Street, looking east from Church Street, following construction of the Downtown Mall
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1984
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West State and Wyman Streets
West State Street, looking west from Wyman Street, before construction of the Downtown Mall
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1973
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Pedestrian Mall at South Main Street
Downtown Mall on South Main Street, 100 block, looking south
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1983
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Pedestrian Mall at West State Street
Downtown Pedestrian Mall on West State Street, looking west. The Busch store was on the Northeast corner of West State and North Main Streets.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1983
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A Crowd at the Downtown Pedestrian Mall
People on the Downtown Mall, at State and Main Streets. This is possibly for the grand opening.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
circa 1975
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Construction of the Downtown Pedestrian Mall
Construction of the Downtown Pedestrian Mall, State and Main Streets
City of Rockford Community Development Department
circa 1975
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The Downtown Pedestrian Mall
Downtown Mall, 100 block of North Main Street
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1978
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The Downtown Pedestrian Mall
Downtown Mall, 200 block of West State Street
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1982
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Construction of the Downtown Pedestrian Mall
Start of construction of the Downtown Mall, 100 block of South Main Street
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1974
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Symbol at State and Wyman Streets
"Symbol" in its original location at State and Wyman Streets, before it was painted orange.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
September 1978
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Installation of Symbol
The Downtown Mall, State and Wyman Streets, during installation of sculpture "Symbol". The sculpture would later be moved to the riverfront and painted orange.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1978
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The Downtown Pedestrian Mall
The Downtown Mall, State and Main Streets, at completion of construction
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1976
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Music Performance on the Mall
Music performance on the Downtown Pedestrian Mall at State and Main Streets
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1975
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