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Photo of the Rockford Chair and Furniture Company building after the 1928 tornado. The caption on the back reads, "After tornado, worst in Rockford history. Great damage in southeast, fatalities."

Photo of the Rockford Chair and Furniture building after the 1928 tornado. A caption on the back reads, "Rockford Chair and Furniture Company Plant B. Eight out of the total of fourteen deaths occurred in this plant. Work of recovering bodies was…

Photo of the Rockford Chair and Furniture Company building demolished by the 1928 Rockford tornado. There are many onlookers. The caption on the back reads, "Rockford Chair and Furniture Co., Plant B. Eight deaths occurred here."

Photo of the Rockford Chair & Furniture Company building destroyed in the 1928 tornado. Eight people were killed and a monetary loss of $200,000.

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.

A black and white photograph depicting Albert Dahlin seated behind his desk at the Rockford Chair and Furniture Co., 920 9th St. The company manufactured buffets, bookcases, desks, and china cabinets but never actually made chairs. See photo…

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…