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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…
East Side of Rockford Register Star Building.
A photograph depicting the east side of the Rockford Register Star building at 97 E. State Street, where demolition has made way for renovations above and below ground level.
West Side Reflections.
This newspaper photograph shows buildings on Rockford's West side reflected in the Rock River. Rockford's civic arena, the 10,000-seat Metro Centre, is in the background slightly to the left of middle. This facility had just opened the previous month…
Building Toboggan Slide, Camp Grant, Ill.
With men working atop a multi-tiered snow mound, there are additional men in front and horse-drawn wagons to the sides. This card is postmarked from Rockford IL Grant Branch on June 13, 1918 at 3:00 AM.
Winter sports, Camp Grant, ILL.
A large group of men bundled against the weather with others on top of a wooden constructed toboggan run while some are even seated on a sled. Postmarked from Rockford IL Grant Branch on June 13, 1918 at 3:00 AM.
Ski & Toboggan Slide, Camp Grant
Soldiers lining both sides of the slide, some holding skis and what looks like snowshoes while some men are on the run wearing skis.
332 Field Artillery Exchange, Camp Grant, Ill.
Men standing around a counter that bears the signs "Soda Department" and "Empty Bottles Here."
"Review" - Camp Grant, Ill.
Holding rifles, lines of soldiers in front of a building watch a military band in the forefront.
Rockford Public Library.
This photograph looks directly at the library's grand facade including the front entrance and the building's dome. Pedestrians are on the sidewalk and 1950s-1960s cars are at the curb. On the back: "Beautifully situated on the west bank of the Rock…
A Mix of Team Members from the AAGPBL.
A nighttime photograph on a field depicting the Rockford Peaches and representatives of other teams from the All American Girls Professional Baseball League (the Battle Creek Belles, the Kalamazoo Lassies, the Fort Wayne Daisies, and the Grand Rapids…
Photo Portrait of Rockford Mayor Bert Allen.
Looking dapper in a three-piece suit, this portrait of Mayor Bert Allen shows a Hassell & Cramer tag pinned to his overcoat, referring to the team who attempted to fly their airplane, the "Greater Rockford," from Rockford to Stockholm, Sweden in…
Amerock Corporation Plant.
A black and white photograph displaying the sprawling Amerock Corporation plant at 4000 Auburn Street.
Construction of Amerock's Auburn Street Facility.
A photograph depicting construction of Amerock's Auburn Street plant at 4000 Auburn Street in Rockford IL. This facility opened in 1956.
German Lutheran Church (aka St. Paul Lutheran Church), Rockford, Ill.
This black and white photograph shows the church, located at North Horsman and Locust Streets.
Amerock Corporation's First Data Processing Department.
This photograph shows the workers and machinery in Amerock's first data processing department, which was used mostly for inventory processing.
Amerock Corporation's Plating Department.
Six women are shown working in Amerock's plating department. For an additional view, see photo 2007.74.21.
Amerock's Plating Department.
This scene depicts six female employees working in Amerock's plating department. For an additional view, see photo 2007.74.22.
Running a Punch Press.
Two female Amerock employees are pictured running a punch press.
Amerock Plating Department.
A half dozen female employees are depicted working in Amerock's plating department. For an additional view, see photo 2007.74.19.
Amerock Corporation's Plating Department.
An employee is pictured working in Amerock's plating department. For an additional view, see photo 2007.74.20.
Amerock Blanking Department.
This black and white photograph shows Amerock's blanking department where the machines punch out pieces of metal. These parts and scraps come out at the end of the machines into bins. For an additional view, see photo 2007.74.15.
"Symbol" on the downtown mall.
The orange "Symbol" sculpture on the downtown pedestrian mall. On back: "Downtown Mall Rockford, Illinois. This Sculpture, 'Symbol,' is the work of Alexander Liberman, internationally known artist, and is the project of the Rockford Council for the…
The New Trinity Lutheran Church, Rockford, Illinois.
The neoclassical-looking structure of this church includes a six-columned portico supporting an entablature with a triangular pediment above that pointing to a jutting spire. The building is situated at North First and Jefferson Streets. On the back:…
Pool Hall, Lewis C. Herbert Billiards.
This black and white photograph is believed to be Lewis C. Herbert Billiards, located at 208 S. Main St., Rockford IL. Cigars are being sold from a display counter at the right, several men pose around billiard tables in the back, and a man stands…
Willie Hoppe Playing Pool.
A black and white photograph believed to be taken at Lewis C. Herbert Billiards, located at 208 S. Main St., Rockford IL. The man wearing the white shirt at the pool table is Willie Hoppe. The gentleman in the center in vest and bow tie may be Lou…
Willie Hoppe at Lewis C. Herbert Billiards.
A black and white photograph believed to be taken at Lewis C. Herbert Billiards, located at 208 S. Main St., Rockford IL. The assembled crowd is there to see Willie Hoppe play pool. Hoppe may be the gentleman in a white shirt seated by the far corner…
Willie Hoppe at Lewis C. Herbert Billiards.
A black and white photograph believed to be taken at Lewis C. Herbert Billiards, located at 208 S. Main St., Rockford IL. The assembled crowd is there to see Willie Hoppe play pool. Hoppe may be the gentleman in the white shirt at the pool table. For…
Piggly Wiggly Food-O-Mat.
This black and white photograph is of an aisle inside the Piggly Wiggly Food-O-Mat. Hundreds of jars and cans are visible on the shelves. The signs read: "ckles ([pickles]), Preserves-Jelly, Canned Fruits, Canned Fruits-Juices, Canned…
Tebala Temple.
A photograph depicting the huge stage and the expansive hall that comprised the Tebala Temple building at 327 N. Main Street.
Jackson Custom Cabinetry Company.
This stylish black and white photograph displays a modernistic kitchen and living area typical of the futuristic-looking 1960s, compliments of the Jackson Custom Cabinetry Co., 1011 E. River Lane.
Valspar Celebration at the Faust Hotel.
Black and white photograph of four men holding a painting, taken at the Faust Hotel, 618-634 E. State St. at 4th Street. Valspar Corporation, founded in 1806, is celebrating its 160th anniversary. The man on the far left is Ben Schleicher, mayor of…
Faust Hotel Ballroom.
This photograph shows what might be the celebratory dinner in honor of Valspar's 160th anniversary in the ballroom at the Faust Hotel, 618-634 E. State St. at 4th Street. For an additional view and more information, see photo 2008.14.1.
Wards-Stilson.
Black and white interior view of what may be Ward-Stilson Co., located at 705 National Bank Building. Women's clothing hangs on racks on the sales floor while hats and mirror stations fill the center. "Wards Gift City" can be seen on the pillars.
Mechanics Universal Joint Co. Soft Ball League.
This large group of uniformed men represent the Mechanics Universal Joint Company's softball league. The company was located on 18th Ave. at the corner of 9th St. in Rockford IL. Notice the different colored uniforms bearing various names…
Security Insurance Company.
A large group of men and women in business attire pose outside the offices of the Security Insurance Company of New Haven, Connecticut, located at 227 N. Wyman Street. This later become Blue Cross.
Rockford Peaches Team Photo, 1947.
Three rows of players are pictured with empty stadium seats in the background. The players in the back row wear jackets as does manager Bill Edwards (center, first row). The emblem on the jackets reads AAGSBL, referring to the All-American Girls…
Greater Rockford Airport
Aerial view of the airport on the left with woods and the Rock River on the right separated by a road. On back: "Greater Rockford Airport was established on property, which during World War I and II was a military reservation known as Camp Grant,…
Rockford Country Club and Ingersoll.
Aerial view of Rockford Country Club, lower right on the west bank of the Rock River, at 2500 Oxford Street at Willoughby Avenue, with its golf course branching out in the middle of the photograph. Ingersoll Company, 707 Fulton Avenue, sprawls across…
Owens Town and Country Shop.
This black and white photograph shows Owens Town and Country Shop, 110-112 W. State Street, with its brightly lit display windows at night.
Fran Kral.
This photograph shows the Fran Kral Lincoln Mercury dealership at 120 N. 3rd Street.
Alpine State Bank.
This view shows the Alpine State Bank building, 4401 Highcrest Center, near the corner of North Alpine and Highcrest Roads, on Rockford's east side. For a frontal view, see photo 2009.21.8.
Luby & McNeary Store.
This black and white photograph shows the display window of the Luby & McNeary clothing store at 322 W. State Street.The store closed in 1952.
World War I Parade.
This black and white photograph, taken near the intersection of West State and Wyman Streets, shows soldiers and nurses from Camp Grant on parade. United Cigar, 202 W. State, is visible in the upper left background.
Camp Grant Parade.
A black and white photograph taken near the crowded intersection of West State and Wyman Street appears to be citizens marching behind a large U.S. flag. H. H. Waldo (a commercial establishment selling wall paper, window shades, pictures and picture…
Camp Grant Parade - Soldiers and Nurses.
A black and white depiction of the intersection of West State and Wyman Streets showing soldiers and nurses from Camp Grant. United Cigar, 202 W. State, is visible at top left.
Block and Kuhl Company.
A black and white nighttime photograph depicting the B & K, Block and Kuhl, Company, which was located at 315 W. State Street from 1950 to 1959 and at 516-518 E. State Street from 1960 and after.
D.J. Stewart and Company.
A black and white photograph depicting the D. J. Stewart and Company building, 115 S. Main Street, in downtown Rockford, with its three-arched entranceways.
D.J. Stewart and Company.
Full frontal view of the D. J. Stewart and Company building, 115 S. Main Street, erected in 1890. For a depiction of later alterations, see photo 78.41.6.
D.J. Stewart and Company renovations.
With a crane in the street and workers atop scaffolding, this black and white photograph shows renovations being done to the D. J. Stewart and Company building at 115 S. Main Street. For additional views, see photos 78.41.8 and 78.41.6.
Remodeling D.J. Stewart and Company facade.
With a crane in the street and workers atop scaffolding, this black and white photograph shows remodeling of the D. J. Stewart and Company facade at 115 S. Main Street. For additional views, see photos 78.41.8, 78.41.6, and 78.41.9b.