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"Arrow" Steamboat
The banks of the Rock River with the excursion steamboat "Arrow" and row boats. The "Arrow" was the first steamboat launched in Rockford in 1885. It sank in 1900. This picture may be of the "Arrow's" maiden voyage on the Rock River.
"Business and Residential," Rockford Aerial View.
A depiction of downtown Rockford from the air displaying mostly commercial centers on the west side (lower left portion) and residential districts branching out on the east side (upper right part).
"Illinois" Steamboat
Steamboat "Illinois" on the Rock River, possibly near Harlem Park.
"The Lost River."
The text underneath this newspaper photograph reads: "The Rock River sort of disappeared for a short time during the night on Monday (Nov. 24, 1980) and left these docks high and dry. The water locks on Fordham Dam opened and dropped the level of the…
(3708) Public Library, Rockford, Ill.
This postcard looks east at the library building showing the Rock River behind it.
124 North Water Street
The building at 124 North Water Street in November 1993.
3701. Bird's-Eye View of Rockford, Ill.
View of building tops with the Rock River in the middle distance and the other side of the river at the top. This card seems to be postmarked either June or July of 1916.
Aerial Rockford.
This aerial photograph displays Rockford's East (right) and West (left) sides bisected by the Rock River. Part of the airplane's wing can be seen in the left portion of the photo.
Aerial View from the South Looking North.
A wonderful aerial photograph depicting the Rock River splitting Rockford's West side (left) from the East side (right).
Aerial view of business section and Rock River bridges
This view is as seen from the Amerock Building. The Lorden Storage building is in the lower, mid-right foreground and the News Tower is across the Rock River to the right in the middle distance.
Aerial View of North Main Street.
The roof of Memorial Hall can be seen in the middle background. At the corner is believed to be the People's Church of the Christian Union Unity Hall ( early location of the Unitarian Church). At the extreme right is the domed roof of the Public…
Aerial view of Rockford Register Star between bridges.
This black and white photograph, possibly used in the Rockford Register Star newspaper, depicts the News Tower building at 97 E. State Street, on the east side of the Rock River between bridges: the State Street Bridge (lower) and the Chestnut Street…
Aerial view of Rockford Register Star building and parking lot.
This black and white photograph, possibly used in the Rockford Register Star newspaper, depicts the News Tower building at 97 E. State Street, with its parking lot to the left, the Rock River to the right, and East State Street turning into the State…
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.
Aeroplane View of Rockford, Ill.
Aerial view of Rockford's buildings on both sides of the Rock River. Two of the city's bridges are in the scene.
Air View Looking West, Camp Grant, Ill.
Aerial rendering of the crisscross patterns of roads, fields, and buildings that make up Camp Grant. On back: "Lower center is the Recruit Reception Center, where as many as 20,000 new soldiers may be outfitted and processed each month. Top left is…
Air View, Rockford, Illinois
A view depicting four motor bridges and one railroad bridge (very bottom) across the Rock River.
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.
Amerock's Downtown Location.
A view looking southwest across the Rock River and the State Street Bridge showing the business district of Rockford's near west side. The tall structure in the background is the Ziock building at 416 S. Main St. Amerock purchased this facility in…
An Early View of the Water Power.
A reproduction photograph depicting Rockford's Water Power District where industry grew up along the Rock River.
Apartment Living
Aerial view looking east of the Whitman Street bridge over the Rock River. Rock River Towers is prominent at the left of the bridge. Rock River Towers, built in 1962 at 901 Main Street, provides apartment living to city residents.
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…
Back Yard Recreation
Dr. Marvin Hanaford's house at 1995 Harlem Boulevard. Marvin and his wife Melvina moved into the home by 1911 and lived there until their deaths in 1938 and 1921 respectively. The house was built about 1900 with the property line going to the Rock…
Barber-Colman Buildings.
This aerial view depicting Rockford's east side (right) split from the west side (left) by the Rock River, shows the Barber-Colman complex in the lower left portion. The Reed Chatwood Company purchased the textile machinery division of Barber-Colman…
Beattie Park
Beattie Park, including the gazebo, viewed from the Rock River in December 1984. First Presbyterian Church is visible in the background.
Beattie Park from the River
Beattie Park as viewed from the Rock River in November 1984.
Beattie Park Gazebo
The gazebo in Beattie Park in April 1970.
Bicycles on the Bicentennial Recreation Path
Cyclists on the Bicentennial Recreation Path.
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, looking North, Rockford, Ill.
With the Rock River beyond the buildings and horse and buggies in the street.
Bird's-eye View looking towards Chestnut St. Bridge at night, Rockford, Ill.
A graphic rendering with a moon peeking through clouds to illuminate the city's buildings on both sides of the Rock River.
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
Black Hawk Park by Moonlight, Rockford, Ill.
Depicts the fields, trees, and the moon shining down on the Rock River.
Camp Grant, pumping plant on beautiful Rock River
A building beside a raised reservoir with a wide vista of surrounding trees and the Rock River.
Central Furniture Company Planing Machine.
A close-up view of a planing machine full of saw dust in the Central Furniture Company factory, established 1872, located on Mill St. at the corner of Race St. in Rockford's Water Power District.
Central Furniture Factory.
A reproduction featuring the Central Furniture Company, established 1872, located on Mill St. at the corner of Race St. in Rockford's Water Power District by the Rock river. For an additional view, see photo 2007.1.12.
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…
Chestnut Street Bridge.
A view looking southwest across the Rock River at Rockford's West side. The Chestnut Street Bridge spans the photo and the U.S. flag in the lower left corner is the end of the Rockford Register Star newspaper building. GC Electronics Co. is in the…
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Bridge
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad bridge over the Rock River, looking east.
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…
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.…
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.
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.
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.
Detail view at Fordham Dam
A view of the bank of the Rock Rive at Fordham Dam.
Downtown Riverfront
Part of the green space and walkway along the west bank of the Rock River in downtown Rockford. The Metro Centre is visible in the picture.
Downtown Riverfront
Part of the green space and walkway along the west bank of the Rock River in downtown Rockford. The Metro Centre is visible in the picture.
Downtown Riverfront
Part of the green space and walkway along the west bank of the Rock River in downtown Rockford.
Downtown Riverfront
Part of the green space and walkway along the west bank of the Rock River in downtown Rockford.