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81.120.5 96 dpi watermarked.jpg
A sepia-tone photograph showing sixteen workers of the Forest City Furniture Company, established in 1869 in Rockford IL by Andrew C. Johnson, J. P. Anderson, and thirteen other Swedish workmen. Located on Railroad Ave. between 7th and 8th Streets,…

84.1.21c 96 dpi watermarked.jpg
Originally built as the Arnold Furniture Factory building at 1149 Railroad Ave. in Rockford IL, this site later housed Rockford Screw Products (from 1929-1933), Producto Tool & Star Bit Co., and Rockford Steel Industries Co. (1976). For an additional…

84.1.21b 96 dpi watermarked.jpg
This is the back view of a structure originally built as the Arnold Furniture Factory building at 1149 Railroad Ave. in Rockford IL, a site later housing Rockford Screw Products (from 1929-1933), Producto Tool & Star Bit Co., and Rockford Steel…

2009.32.5 96 dpi watermarked.jpg
A photograph showing the Rockford Chair and Furniture Company exterior. Established in 1882, two factories were built: the first located on Railroad Ave. and the second on Kishwaukee. In the 1927 city directory, the business office address was listed…

84.1.21d 96 dpi watermarked.jpg
Exterior view of Rockford Standard Furniture Company's Warehouse No. 4, 1300 Railroad Ave. The company was established in 1887. For an additional view, see photo 84.1.21e.

84.1.21e 96 dpi watermarked.jpg
Exterior view of Rockford Standard Furniture Company's Warehouse No. 4, 1300 Railroad Ave. The "Rockford Chair and Furniture Co." signage is visible on the side of the building (see photo 2009.32.5). For an additional view, see photo 84.1.21d.
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