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Part of the Works of the Central Furniture Company.
A reproduction photograph depicting the Central Furniture Company, established 1872 and organized by L. D. Upson and E. L. Herrick along with forty-six other Swedish workers and shareholders who each contributed $500.00. The factory was located on…
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
Reed Chatwood Promotional Photo of Barber-Colman Company Complex.
An aerial view, depicting Rockford's east side (right) split from the west side (left) by the Rock River, shows the Barber-Colman complex highlighted in the lower left portion. Reed Chatwood, Inc. purchased the textile machinery division of…
Forest City Knitting Co. by the Rock River.
An aerial view of the Forest City Knitting Co., 212 Catherine St., Rockford IL, showing the Rock River (top portion of photo). Denton Island is visible in the extreme upper part of the photograph. John Nelson, who began the Nelson Knitting Co. in…
Forest City Knitting Co., Aerial View.
This aerial view looking east from the Rock River depicts the industrial section of southeast Rockford that developed by the water. The Forest City Knitting Co., 212 Catherine St. in Rockford IL, is the long, low building in the photo's right…
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."
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.
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…
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.
"Illinois" Steamboat
Steamboat "Illinois" on the Rock River, possibly near Harlem Park.
"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.
Row Boats
Two rowboats at the edge of the Rock River.
Rock River Scene
A Rock River scene, north of the State Street bridge looking east. Rockford Wholesale Grocery is on the east side and a steamboat is at each side of the river. The foreground is the riverfront side of the Rockford Public Library.
Harlem Park
Rock River at Harlem Park
Ingersoll Milling Machine Company in 1979
An aerial of the Ingersoll Milling Machine Company around 1979 as seen from the southwest corner of the property. The complex is located between Willoughby and Fulton Avenues. Rockford Country Club and the Rock River are visible in the background.
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…
Joseph and Mary Williams' Home
Former home of Joseph and Mary Williams located at 7208 North Second Street in Rockford, Illinois. They moved into the home in 1922. A new home was built on the property by their grandson Fred Fleming and his wife Shirley. The Rock River is behind…
Harlem Boulevard
View west across the Rock River to houses on Harlem Boulevard near the Auburn Street bridge.
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.
Rock River Towers
Aerial view of the Whitman Street bridge looking east over the Rock River. Rock River Towers is to the left of the bridge at the river edge. The cloverleaf interchange is for Second Street.
Housing Near Work Places
Aerial view looking east across the Rock River. Rockford Country Club is on the left. Ingersoll Machine Tool Company is along the bottom edge of the Rockford Country Club golf course between Willoughby and Fulton Avenues. North Main Street runs…
Residential Area with Schooling, Medical Care and Shopping
Aerial view looking northeast in the northwest quadrant of Rockford, Illinois. A drainage canal that originates at Kent Creek meanders to the Rock River (at upper right to center). Kilburn Avenue runs diagonally from the lower right corner towards…
Guard Street
Rock River at the foot of Guard Street.
Harlem Boulevard
A view of homes on Harlem Boulevard from the North End Bridge, near Auburn Street, on the Rock River.
The Waterside Building
Waterside Building. View along river side looking north. 124 North Water Street.
Riverfront South of State Street
The west side of the downtown riverfront south of State Street. Main structures (from the left) are the Brown Building, the Metro Centre and United Bank.
East Bank of the Rock River
Buildings along the east bank of the Rock River downtown, viewed from the parking lot of the Rockford Public Library at 215 North Wyman St. The Rockford News Tower is visible in the background
The Riverfront behind Luther Center
Riverfront behind the Luther Center, 111 West State Street, July 1979
Indian Terrace River View
Rock River view from 501 Indian Terrace, located in the Indian Terrace Historic District , April 1999.
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
Riverfront Behind Rockford Public Library
Walkway behind the Rockford Public Library, 215 North Wyman Street, in July 1987.
Riverfront Behind Rockford Public Library
Walkway behind the Rockford Public Library, 215 North Wyman Street, in July 1987.
Riverfront Behind Rockford Public Library
Walkway behind the Rockford Public Library, 215 North Wyman Street, in July 1987.
Riverfront Behind Rockford Public Library
Walkway behind the Rockford Public Library, 215 North Wyman Street, in July 1987.
Riverfront Behind Rockford Public Library
Walkway behind the Rockford Public Library, 215 North Wyman Street, in July 1987.
Riverfront Behind Rockford Public Library
Walkway behind the Rockford Public Library, 215 North Wyman Street, in July 1987.
Riverfront Behind Rockford Public Library
Walkway behind the Rockford Public Library, 215 North Wyman Street, in July 1987.
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.
Beattie Park Gazebo
The gazebo in Beattie Park in April 1970.
Restoration of the Beattie Park Gazebo
The gazebo in Beattie Park during its restoration in April 1970. A Project First Rate sign is visible.
Luther Center from the Rock River
View of the Luther Center and United Bank from the Rock River.
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.