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Three Young People and Sled
Three adolescents sit on and stand behind a sled. Houses are visible in the back right of the photo.
Three Young Couples
Three well-dressed young couples pose outside for this photograph. The location and the individuals' names are unknown.
Three Women by a River Bank
Three young ladies pose for this photograph apparently on a river bank. One is seated on a fallen tree trunk while the woman standing in front of another seems to be holding an instrument, perhaps a ukelele. The location and names of the women are…
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 a Bicycle
A unique bicycle with three riders pedals past the Nelson Hotel in downtown Rockford. The Rockford Clothing Company and Second Congregational Church are in the background looking west. (Reference - Sinnissippi Saga, page 127.)
Three Men in a Buggy
Three well-dressed gentlemen, two in derbies, pose for a photograph while sitting in a buggy drawn by a horse with leather fringes. It appears that the photograph may have been taken at the Fairgrounds. It may also have been taken at the same time as…
Three Couples Cross a Creek
Three couples in very nice outfits hold hands as they traverse a creek, crossing on a large tree that has fallen across the water.
The First Passenger Steam Locomotive
This appears to be a photograph of a drawing of the first passenger steam locomotive designed and built by George Stephenson in 1825 in England. It was delivered into service in September of that year for the Stockton and Darlington Railway Company…
Tennis Activity
A large home sits in a wooded background with numerous people looking across a street toward the photographer who appears to have taken the photo from a grass tennis court. A tennis court also sits in front of the home behind a perimeter fence. Two…
Ten Men and their Watermelon
Ten young men, five standing and five seated, pose for this photograph that includes a large watermelon with one slice removed set next to it. The location, occasion, and the names of the men are unknown.
Teacher and Class Pose for a Photo
A group of middle school age children pose with their teacher outside a school in front of a large flag. It is interesting to note that a student is standing behind the flag on the right holding it up. It is unclear where this photo was taken. For a…
Teacher and Class in front of Flag
A group of middle school age children pose with their teacher outside a school in front of a large flag. It is interesting to note that a student is standing behind the flag on the right holding it up. It is unclear where this photograph was taken.…
Swimming in the River
A group of seven adolescent male and female bathers stand in thigh-high river water in this photograph taken by H. W. Williams. (Reference - Sinnissippi Saga page 192 for a similar view.)
Swimming in the River
A group of adolescent male and female bathers stand in thigh-high river water in this photo taken by H. W. Williams. (Reference - Sinnissippi Saga page 192 and photo 88.122.700 for similar views.)
Steam Engine 18
Steam engine 18 and crew idle in the railroad yard while posing for this photograph. It is highly likely that this photograph was taken in the Illinois Central yard on South Main Street.
Special Event at the Illinois Central Train Depot
This photograph, looking west, frames a large group of people standing just in front of the train depot overhang. Two young men dressed in outfits similar to the Zouave uniforms worn during the Civil War stand next to two mules each held by a woman…
Spanish-American War Enlistees Parade
This parade of Company H enlistees marches west on West State Street in front of the D. F. Sullivan Jewelers building,crossing the Wyman Street intersection. The Spanish-American War lasted from April to August 1898. Note the Golden Eagle Clothing…
Spanish-American War Enlistees Parade
This parade of military enlistees marches west on West State Street approaching the N. Church Street intersection. The Spanish-American War lasted from April to August 1898. Note the Golden Eagle Clothing Company owned by C. F. Henry on the right. A…
South Main Street Business District
A photograph of Rockford's South Main Street taken from 300 South Main looking north with Nelson Hotel in right foreground. The William Brown building is to the north of this and the Hotel Holland, at South Main and Elm Streets,is further north…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
Second Congregational Church Fire
The Second Congregational Church was founded in 1849. On February 20, 1894, the church was destroyed by fire. It was rebuilt at the same location at 318 N. Church Street where it serves its congregation today. On December 19, 1979, fire again…
School Children with Teachers
It is unclear which school group is represented in this photograph and for what purpose they are assembled. Some of the students seem to be in special outfits. This photo may have been taken across Catlin Street with Kishwaukee School in the…
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.
Sarmatian Passenger Ship
The Sarmatian was built in Scotland in 1871. She had accommodations for 100 first-class and 850 3rd-class passengers. On July 20, 1907, she left Boston on her last voyage to Glasgow and was scrapped in 1908. This photograph may have been taken in…
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 Street Scene
A wide dirt street appears in the center of this photograph. A number of horse-drawn buggies are seen as well as pedestrians on the side. The church in the distance and the street are unknown.
Rockford Park Gazebo
A large group gathers in front and within a two-story gazebo in one of Rockfords' parks. A person on a "pennyfarthing" (high wheel) bicycle leans against the gazebo on the right. This photograph appears to have been taken in the autumn or early…
Rockford Parade Route at South Main and Chestnut
This parade route view of men on horseback, a large horse-drawn, ammunition-carrying caisson, and two horse-drawn caissons with cannon was taken from the Chestnut and South Main Street intersection looking north. Note several businesses along the…
Rockford Parade Route at South Main and Chestnut
This parade route view of men on horseback and a circus wagon was taken from the Chestnut and South Main Street intersection looking north. Note several businesses along the east side of the street: People's Bank, H. W. Buckbee at 220 S. Main, and…
Rockford Parade Route at South Main and Chestnut
This parade route view of men on horseback was taken from the Chestnut and South Main Street intersection looking north. Several of the riders look like they have shields and jousting lances. Note several businesses along the east side of the street:…
Rockford Parade Route at South Main and Chestnut
This parade route view of men on horseback was taken from the Chestnut and South Main Street intersection looking north. Note several businesses along the east side of the street: People's Bank, H. W. Buckbee at 220 S. Main, and Empire Mercantile.…
Rockford Parade Route at South Main and Chestnut
This parade route view was taken from the Chestnut and South Main Street intersection looking north. Note several businesses along the east side of the street: People's Bank, H. W. Buckbee at 220 S. Main, and Empire Mercantile. The William Brown…
Rockford Parade on State Street
A Rockford band appears to be bringing up the rear of a parade crossing the intersection of West State and Church Streets heading west. A Rockford street car follows. Note the businesses: W. A. Moore Grocery at 401 W. State and W. H. Keig's Bakery…
Rockford Parade on State Street
A camel-drawn circus wagon proceeds east passing the 400 block of West State street at the intersection of Church Street toward downtown Rockford. Several elephants follow in the parade line-up. The Rockford Railway rails are clearly present. Note…
Rockford Parade on State Street
Horse-drawn circus wagons proceed east passing the 400 block of West State street at the intersection with Church Street toward downtown Rockford. The Rockford Railway rails are clearly present. Note businesses along the route: T. N. Miller, MD at…
Rockford Parade on State Street
Horse-drawn circus wagons proceed east passing the 400 block of West State Street at the intersection of Church Street toward downtown Rockford. The Rockford Railway rails are clearly present. Note businesses along the route: T. N. Miller, MD at 401…
Rockford Parade on State Street
A large horse-drawn carriage proceeds west on East State street across the State and Madison Street intersection. The YMCA Building stands in the background of this photograph. The YMCA Building was occupied in late 1889.
Rockford Parade on Main Street
This parade route view of horse-drawn wagons was taken from the Chestnut and South Main Street intersection looking north. Note several businesses along the east side of the street: People's Bank, H. W. Buckbee at 220 S. Main, and Empire Mercantile.…
Rockford Parade Elephant
A photograph of Queen Jumbo, a circus elephant, proceeding west past the 300 block of East State Street. Note the three businesses along the route: W. E. Dolk, photographer, at 304 E. State Street; Frank G. Smith, harnessmaker, at 306 E. State…
Rockford Parade
A large group of uniformed men proceed west on West State Street crossing Main Street. The uniformed group appears to be members of the Masonic Knights Templar. Note businesses along the route: Porters Drug Store, 302 W. State; and Skinner Tailor,…
Rockford Parade
Circus wagons proceed east, passing the 400 block of West State street at the intersection with Church Street toward downtown Rockford. The Interurban rails are clearly present. Note businesses along the route: T. N. Miller, MD, at 401 W State and W.…
Rockford Parade
A large crowd watches as members of a parade pass by on this Rockford street. It appears to be a boulevard with the Rockford Railway rails in the street. Carriages and surreys line the street on the far right. Numerous people including parade…
Rockford Parade
A large crowd watches as members of a parade pass by on this Rockford street. It appears to be a boulevard with the Rockford Railway rails in the street. Carriages and surreys line the street on the far right. Numerous people including parade…
Rockford Parade
A large crowd watches as members of a parade pass by on this Rockford street. It appears to be a boulevard with the Rockford Railway rails in the street. Carriages and surreys line the street on the far right. Numerous people including parade…
Rockford Parade
A large crowd watches as members of the parade pass by on this Rockford street. It appears to be a boulevard with the Rockford Railway rails in the street. Carriages and surreys line the street on the far right. Numerous people including parade…
Rockford Military Band
There were numerous bands providing community concerts in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The Rockford Military Band poses for this photograph in one of the area's parks. (Reference - Sinnissippi Saga, page 245.)