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Blake, Richard - WW II veteran.pdf
Born September 6, 1921, Richard W. Blake served in U.S. Army Air Corps from 1941 to 1947. He died February 12, 2012.

Barnes, Glen - WW II.pdf
Born August 1913, Glen Barnes served in the Air Force from 1941 to 1945 as a Ball Gunner. He died November 2, 2013.

Anderson, Richard - WW II veteran.pdf
Born in August 1913, Richard Anderson served in the National Guard and Army from 1939 to 1945. He died September 16, 2004.

Adams, Leonard - WW II.pdf
Born June 19, 1921, Leonard Adams served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1945. Adams served at Goose Bay, Labrador under Commander Bert J. Hassell. He died May 20, 2015.

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C. F. Henry Clothing Co. is bottom left; on the right is Allen's, W. and F. Furniture Co., and the Republic Building in the far distance across the river.

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Rockford Abstract Company on the far left; C. F. Henry's in the second block.

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Department store at 203 W. State Street.

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Color photo of the Salad Bowl, 4321 W. State St., with four people on the lawn in front, three seated women and a man standing behind. "Dine with the Beasley's, Bill and Jessie. Home of golden fried chicken. More than 30 kinds of food on our…

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Color graphic rendering of the Trust building with trolley cars in the streets.

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A color graphic rendering of Hebner's, 4339 W. State Street. "Stop and see us, we are on Highway 20, one mile west of the city limits, end of Ingersoll Park."

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This card is in a booklet stamped "Souvenir Letter: Views of Rockford, Ill." The Fair Grounds are intersected by roadways and a stream with a bridge.

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Streetcars, buggies, and automobiles with the Riverside Cafe on the left.

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This card is in a booklet stamped "Souvenir Letter: Views of Rockford, Ill." This depicts the library with its dome on top.

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This card is in a booklet stamped "Souvenir Letter: Views of Rockford, Ill." This depicts the Trust building's seven impressive floors.

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This card is in a booklet stamped "Souvenir Letter: Views of Rockford, Ill." The Nelson Hotel, a formidable corner building, also boasts a pharmacy, a barbershop, and a cafe beneath the awnings lower right.

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This card is in a booklet stamped "Souvenir Letter: Views of Rockford, Ill." This three-story corner structure houses Ekeberg's and Fulton and Anderson Clothing, Furnishings, and Hats.

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This card is in a booklet stamped "Souvenir Letter: Views of Rockford, Ill." This depicts the City Hall's three-story structure with a clock tower.

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This card is in a booklet stamped "Souvenir Letter: Views of Rockford, Ill." This depicts a cigar shop and a cafeteria on the left; Deming's, C. F. Henry's, Ashton's, and Armstrong's on the right.

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This card is in a booklet stamped "Souvenir Letter: Views of Rockford, Ill." This depicts the Elk's two-story structure with a US flag on the roof.

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This card is in a booklet stamped "Souvenir Letter: Views of Rockford, Ill." This depicts the Post Office with its turret and two archway entrances.

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This card is in a booklet stamped "Souvenir Letter: Views of Rockford, Ill." This depicts Memorial Hall with its four-columned portico.

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This card is in a booklet stamped "Souvenir Letter: Views of Rockford, Ill." This depicts the Court House fronted by trees.

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Credit sign on the left; the Register-Gazette on the right. Rockford Office Supply House is written on the bottom middle of the card.

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Nighttime scene with a Tailor sign, Armstrong's, and C. F. Henry on the left; and Hotel signage on the right.

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On the left there are signs for a Ladies' Tailors, Ashton's, and C. F. Henry in the second block; on the right are signs for a Dentist, Harvester Havana Cigars Smoke Shop, and a Hotel sign.

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Building on left has signage for Acorn Stoves and F. D. Goddard Furniture.

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Looking down the tracks in the middle of the street; C. F. Henry on right side.

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Rockford Abstract Co. very left; overhanging C. F. Henry sign in second block.

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Candy Kitchen lower left, people on the sidewalks, and bicycles lower right.

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Building-high view of a few blocks to the Rock River.

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With Woolworth's 5 and 10 Cent Store and Arcade & Billiards lower right.

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Street scene with two blocks of buildings, streetcar, and horse and buggies.

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Stand-alone structure with US flag on roof.

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From West State Street looking north on Main Street: on the left, Rockford Dry Goods Co., Kress', and the Coronado Theatre in the distance; Mason's, Doran's, and the Palace Theatre on the right.

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Looking inside J. C. Peers & Son store - jewelry cases.

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With Opie Bros. on awning below and advertising Buck Cigars to the right.

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Building-high street view looking East toward State Street Bridge. C. F. Henry, Clothier & Furnisher, on left; United Cigar, S. Scher Tailor, Moffatt's, Elliott's, and Hallock Furniture on right.

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Corner building with street car and horse and buggies in the streets.

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People outside examining fire damage; Heller & Livingston to the right.

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Allison's and C. F. Henry's on the left; Hayes Dentists and Hotel National on the right.

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View looking down on the street with a pool hall and E. & W.'s on the left and a hotel on the right.

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Color rendering of the building's corner structure, listed on the back as being at 311 S. Main Street.

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Color photo showing an unpaved path above the banks of the Rock River.

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Black and white photograph displaying the structures' two turrets with a horse and buggy and a bicycle in front.

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A nighttime neon-lit street scene with Rockford Dry Goods and the Coronado Theatre on the left, and Masters Shoe Company, Busch Jewelers, and Woolworth's on the right.

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Wonderful color rendering with an old-fashioned automobile and passengers on the street in front.

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Front: "Serving Rockford, Illinois since 1920." Back: "Rockford's finest coffee shop and dining room located in downtown Rockford at 307 South Main St. on U. S. Route 20."

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Color rendering of the S. H. Kress & Co. store.

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Side of the Illinois National Bank & Trust building prominently featuring its "Drive In Banking" facilities.

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Elegant outside view sporting an ad sign on the right dated November 9, 1908.
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