Browse Items (208 total)
Sort by:
Court House Area.
This photograph looks southeast at Rockford's downtown district from the roof of the court house. The Rock River can be seen in the middle distance with Rockford's east side beyond.
West to East Across the Rock River.
This view looks from the west side of Rockford across the Rock River to the east side between the Chestnut Street Bridge (right) and the State Street Bridge (left).
Corner of West State and Main Streets.
This view looks east down West State Street; the Rock River is seen in the middle distance. The buildings on the left include the Golden Eagle Clothing House, C. F. Henry & Co., and Atkinson Tailoring Co. The first building far right is John R.…
Rockford Public Library and Jefferson Street Bridge, under construction.
This view looks west across the Rock River at the Rockford Public Library located at 215 N. Wyman Street. To the right is the Jefferson Street Bridge under construction.
Daily Republic.
A view looking east across the Rock River at the Daily Republic newspaper building, 98 E. State Street, a forerunner of Rockford newspapers. Also see photo 2001.15.38.
Rock River and Rockford Register Star Building.
This view shows the Rockford Register Star newspaper building, 97 E. State Street, at the east edge of the Rock River.
Rockford Register Star News Building next to the Rock River.
This view is looking east across the Rock River at the flags flying atop the Rockford Register Star News Building at 97 E. State Street.
View of the Rockford Register Star from across the Rock River.
This view is looking east across the Rock River at the Rockford Register Star News Tower and newspaper building located at 97 E. State Street.
Aerial View of Rockford Register Star Building.
This view of the newspaper building, located at 97 E. State Street, on the east side of the Rock River, looks west at the State Street bridge and Rockford's downtown area beyond that on the west side of the river.
Public Library, Roosevelt Day, Rockford, Ill.
Looking west across the Rock River at the library building with a paddle boat on the river nearby and throngs of people in front anticipating Theodore Roosevelt's visit, possibly in June 1903 to dedicate the Veterans Memorial Hall, seen to the right…
Public Library, Rockford, Ill. (5406)
The view is looking west from the Rock River, showing the library building on the left and Memorial Hall behind it, to the right. This card is postmarked May 20 but the year is unreadable.
(3708) Public Library, Rockford, Ill.
This postcard looks east at the library building showing the Rock River behind it.
West State Street, Looking East, Rockford, Ill.
West State Street is to the left, looking east to the Rock River, and the courthouse building is to the right.
Harlem Avenue Riverfront Homes
This photograph may have been taken from the Sinnissippi Park area looking west across the Rock River at the homes built on Harlem Avenue (National Avenue and Harlem Boulevard).
Rock River Dredging
Dredging on the Rock River was not an unusual sight in the late 1890s. There are two people in a small boat in the lower portion.The barge and the boat are both by a trestle bridge. The floating dredging barge seen in this photograph was probably in…
Young Men Under the Railroad Bridge
Two young men pose on one of the cross girders supporting the truss bridge that served the Chicago & Northwestern and Union Pacific railroads. The bridge was built in 1896 and had a 119 foot span across the river. Its type of construction is called a…
Horse-drawn Carriage on the Bridge
A horse-drawn carriage moves across this bridge from left to right. Pedestrians are also present on the bridge and another bridge is visible in the background. A small canoe with two paddlers can be seen to the right. It is unclear which Rock River…
Rockford West Side Looking East Over The River Between the East State Street and Chestnut Street Bridges
View of Rockford's east side showing prominent Rockford buildings and businesses between the East State Street and Chestnut Street bridges, from left to right: Republic Building, Rockford YMCA Building, Rockford Steam Boiler, and Watchmaker's…
Rock River Ice Skating
During the winter, the Rock River became a popular place for citizens to ice skate. This photograph was taken directly north of the State Street bridge looking east. The Rockford Wholesale Grocery building is in the background. (Reference -…
Chestnut Street Bridge Construction
In 1890, the East State Street bridge in downtown Rockford was replaced with a new bridge. The old bridge was cut into large sections and floated down river to create a new Chestnut Street bridge. This photograph captures one of those sections being…
Sinnissippi Park Lagoon
The Sinnissippi Park Lagoon was acquired by the Rockford Park District in 1909. The lagoon sits on the east side of the Rock River below Sinnissippi Park, which is to the west. This photograph was taken looking north along the path of the Rock River…
Small Steam-powered Boat at the Shore
A small steam-powered boat is at the shore near some large wooded bluffs. The pipe-smoking captain holds the wheel and looks at the photographer. As personal watercraft on the Rock River, steamboats were not common at the time. This photograph may…
Rock River Scene
It is unclear where this photograph was taken on the Rock River. Several church steeples appear on the right (Second Congregational?). The industrial area around Rockford High School and the Rockford Watch Factory are also visible to the right.
Community Ice Skating on the Rock River
During the winter, the Rock River became a popular place for citizens to ice skate. This photograph was taken directly north of the State Street bridge looking east. The Rockford Wholesale Grocery building is in the background. This photograph may…
River Dredging
Dredging on the Rock River (and other northern Illinois rivers) was not an unusual sight in the late 1890s. The floating dredging barge seen in this photograph was probably in use for increasing the depth of the channel. Similar dredging also took…
American House Hotel
American House Hotel, 127 N. Madison Street, sat at the southeast corner of Market and Madison Streets in Rockford near the east side of the Rock River. It was one of many early hotels in the city.
Skating on the Rock River
A very large group of people stand on the ice on either side of the Rock River and also on the East State Street bridge. This photograph was taken looking southeast. Rockford High School and Rockford Watch Company rooflines are visible just to the…
Rock River Scenic View of Harlem Avenue
This photo looks southwest from the Sinnissippi Park area toward Harlem Avenue (National Avenue and Harlem Boulevard) and its riverfront homes.
Rock River Dredging
Dredging on the Rock River was not an unusual sight in the late 1890s. The floating dredging barge seen in this photo was probably in use for increasing the depth of the channel. Similar dredging also took place for harvesting freshwater clams and…
Limestone Bluff on the River
A large wooded limestone bluff dominates this river scene. A small "clamming" boat appears in the left background. The location of this scene is not known.
Launch of the Steamship Arrow
The Arrow, Rockford's first public steamboat, was launched on the Rock River in 1885 and served well until sinking in 1900. This photograph looks north up the Rock River. The boat was launched next to Fred G. Shoudy's Wholesale grocery business at…
Illinois Central Railroad Trestle Bridge and National Sugar and Syrup Co.
This photograph was taken looking north from a bluff on the west side of the Rock River. The Chicago & Iowa Railway tracks are in the foreground. The Illinois Central Railroad trestle bridge appears in the background with the National Sugar and Syrup…
Harlem Avenue View
This photograph looks west across the Rock River at Harlem Avenue (National Avenue) homes. Railroad tracks run in the foreground and cross a small bridge. This photo may have been taken from what would become the Sinnissippi Park bluffs north of…
Two Men in a Sailing Skiff
Two men relax in a small wooden sailing skiff on what appears to be the Rock River. A small headsail and mainsail are deployed to catch the wind.
River Scenic View
This photograph was taken from a higher position on the river shore looking down at a bend in the Rock River. There are rooflines to the right of center but it is unclear what the structures might be.
Rock River Above the Fordham Dam
This photograph appears to be looking west across the Rock River at the Chick Mill Works just south of the Chicago, Milwaukee, & Gary Railroad bridge.
Scenic Rock River
Two women stand on the bank of the Rock River. One has a parasol in hand. A large limestone bluff appears in the background.
Three Men on a Bridge Railing
Three men dressed in business wear pose while seated on a bridge railing over the Rock River. The view seems to be looking north and a second bridge appears in the distance. Smokestacks belch out smoke in the background.
Small Steamboat on the River
A small steamboat is anchored near shore with two individuals by a gangplank on the boat. In the foreground it appears that someone has disrobed and placed their clothing on a tree stump. It is highly likely the photo was taken somewhere along the…
Skating on the Rock River
The State Street bridge frames the background of this wintry scene on the Rock River as skaters enjoy a winter afternoon.
Arrow Steamboat on the Rock River
This photograph was taken shortly after the Arrow launch looking north from the east side of the Rock River just north of the State Street bridge. This was the ship's maiden voyage. The Arrow would serve until she sank in 1900. Note the large crowd…
Untitled [Rockford News Tower]
The News Tower, on the East Side of the Rock River, with the News building branching out on the right.
Court House and West State Street, Rockford, Ill.
View looking down on West State Street with the Rock River in the distance and the Court House to the right.
Rockford
Depicts East Side (lower portion) and West Side (upper portion) divided by the Rock River, crossed by three bridges in this scene. Faust Hotel is wedge-shaped brick building lower right and the Metro Center is red building with white roof upper left.…
Illinois Boat and Dock at night, Rockford, Ill.
A crescent moon shines on a boat in the Rock River while people watch from shore. There is a cannon on the right.
Black Hawk Park by Moonlight, Rockford, Ill.
Depicts the fields, trees, and the moon shining down on the Rock River.
Factory District at Night, Rockford, Ill.
Image of lighted buildings at night with a moon casting its glow on the Rock River.
Bird's Eye View looking South [B&W]
Black and White depiction of Rockford's downtown areas with the Rock River in the middle. This card is postmarked January 9, 1905.
Bird's-Eye View of Rockford, Ill.
Aerial color view of buildings on both East and West sides of the Rock River.
Birds Eye View looking South
Black and White depiction of buildings with the Rock River in the center. This card is postmarked November 27, 1907