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Rockford in 1853, Looking West from Madison Street.
The Rock River is in the middle of this photograph, dividing Rockford's east side (lower portion) and west side (upper part). Notice the early and crude State Street Bridge, originally called City Bridge. The First Baptist Church is seen in the…
Rockford Looking North from Court House.
A slice of Rockford showing west side downtown churches, businesses, and homes. The Rock River winds it way in the upper right portion of the photo.
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.
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.
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…
Rockford, Ill. West State St., Looking East.
This photographic reprint of a postcard shows W. State looking east to the Rock River with Rockford Abstract Company located at 313 W. State (far left) and C. F. Henry's Clothing Store (right of center).
Row Boats
Two rowboats at the edge of the Rock River.
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.
Scenic View West Side, Rockford, Ill.
Colorful depiction of West Side buildings across the Rock River with tree tops in view lower left.
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…
Site of the State of Illinois Building
Behind the site of the State of Illinois Building on South Wyman Street, before a walkway was installed.
Site of the State of Illinois Building
Behind the site of the State of Illinois Building on South Wyman Street, during construction of a walkway.
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.
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…
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…
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…
South Main Street along River Rockford Illinois
Color photo showing an unpaved path above the banks of the Rock River.
Steamboat "Illinois" Sinking
The steamboat, "Illinois" starting to sink in the Rock River in front of the Rockford Public Library and Vaudeville Orpheum Tent Show
Steamboat "Illinois" Sinking
The steamboat, "Illinois" sinking in the Rock River in front of the Rockford Public Library. An accident that may have been caused by carrying too many passengers, caused the steamboat to partially sink.
Steamboat "Illinois" Sinking
The steamboat, "Illinois" sinking in the Rock River in front of the Rockford Public Library. An accident that may have been caused by carrying too many passengers, caused the steamboat to partially sink.
The Bicentennial Recreation Path
The Bicentennial Recreation Path along the Rock River in August 1978
The Bicentennial Recreation Path
The Bicentennial Recreation Path along the Rock River
The Riverfront behind Luther Center
Riverfront behind the Luther Center, 111 West State Street, July 1979
The Rock River at State Street
Buildings on the west side of the Rock River at State Street. Buildings from left to right are United Bank, Rockford Trust Building, and the Luther Center.
The Rock River looking towards Whitman Street
View of the Rock River looking towards the Whitman Street Bridge. The Rock River Towers and Skyrise are visible in the distance. September 1977.
The Waterside Building
Waterside Building. View along river side looking north. 124 North Water Street.
The West Bank of the Rock River
Buildings on the west bank of the Rock River, north of the State Street Bridge, viewed from Waterside Park at East State and North Water Streets in November 1984.
The West Bank of the Rock River
West bank of the Rock River. The high rise building is Rock River Towers (913 North Main Street). April 1968.
The West Bank of the Rock River
West bank of the Rock River between Jefferson Street and Park Avenue in November 1984.
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.
Three Men on an Amerock Couch.
Reuben A. Aldeen (left) and G. W. Aldeen (right) flank an unidentified man in the middle as they sit on a couch in an office of the Amerock Corporation. They must be high inside the Ziock building at 416 S. Main St. in Rockford, IL, judging by the…
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.
United Bank From the River
The riverfront esplanade next to United Bank at 120 West State Street, looking south, in July 1979.
Untitled [industrial area]
Black and White photo of manufacturing buildings on both sides of the Rock River boasting several large smokestacks and railroad tracks far right. What looks to be Ward Pump Company is in the middle foreground.
Untitled [Rockford News Tower]
The News Tower, on the East Side of the Rock River, with the News building branching out on the right.
View from Girder Bridge, Rockford, Ill.
Looking across the Rock River at Rockford Wholesale Grocery Company, E. S. Gregory, Uneeda Biscuit, and Red Line Transfer-Storage. A boat is at the bank in front of this row of buildings.
View of Rockford Electric Co. by the River.
This view looks across the Rock River at the Rockford Electric Co. The caption on the photograph reads, "Installation of 1900 H. P. Boiler, Rockford Elec. Co. July - 10 - 1926."
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.
View of the Southeast Part of Water Power from the East Side.
This reproduction photograph looks from the east side of the Rock River across to Rockford's west side. The Water Power district allowed industry to flourish and grow. The photo's center shows the N. C. Thompson Agricultural Works, manufacturers of…
W. A. Whitney Corporation.
A view looking south depicting the W. A. Whitney Corp. building in the Water Power District, located in the 600 block of Race Street, Rockford IL.
W. F. & John Barnes Co. Plant Exterior.
An exterior view of the W. F. & John Barnes Co., manufacturers of drilling and boring machinery, located at 301 S. Water St. by the Rock River.
Waterside Park and the Waterside Building
Waterside Park at the Northwest corner of East State and North Water Streets. The building in the picture is the Waterside Building at 124 North Water Street. July 1987.
Waterside Park and the Waterside Building
Waterside Park at the Northwest corner of East State and North Water Streets. The building in the picture is the Waterside Building at 124 North Water Street. July 1987.
Waterworks Park and the Rock River.
Located on Preston Street, Waterworks Park, with its tower looming in the distance, is pictured next to the Rock River. A steam ship is anchored at the west bank.
Waterworks Park.
The tower looms above Waterworks Park on Preston Street by the bank of the Rock River.
Waterworks Parking Lot
The Waterworks parking lot before construction of the walkway along the riverfront. November 1984.
West & East Rockford, Aerial View.
An aerial photograph showing the Rock River splitting the city while its bridges connect Rockford's West side (left) with the East side (right).
West Bank of the Rock River
Buildings on the west side of the Rock River north of the State Street Bridge in November 1993.
West Bank of the Rock River
Buildings on the west side of the Rock River south of the Jefferson Street Bridge in November 1993.
West Bank of the Rock River
The western riverfront in downtown Rockford in July 1979.