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Amerock Corporation Trade Show Booth.
This scene depicts two women in the Amerock Corporation booth at a trade show. The sign above the booth displays the American Cabinet Hardware Corporation name, a predecessor to Amerock,
Amerock Corporation's Blanking Department.
Coils of steel are being fed into the machines in Amerock's blanking, also known as "stamping," department where the machines punch out pieces. For an additional view, see photo 2007.74.16.
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 Corporation's Plating Department.
An employee is pictured working in Amerock's plating department. For an additional view, see photo 2007.74.20.
Amerock Corporation's Tool Room.
A view showing several employees working at machines in Amerock's tool room.
Amerock Corporation's Tool Room.
An employee stands working at a machine in Amerock's tool room. For an additional view, see photo 2007.74.25.
Amerock in the Ziock Building.
A black and white photograph showing the Ziock building, located at 416 S. Main St. in Rockford IL. Amerock Corporation purchased this facility in 1946, and the company's name is prominently displayed on the tower at the very top of the structure.…
Amerock Leaders.
The five suited gentlemen pictured in an office of the American Cabinet Hardware Corporation are (L to R) Swan Browman, R. A. Aldeen, Harry Dahlstrom, Erick Ericksen, and Thorston Ericksen.
Amerock Office Workers.
These employees are working at their desks in Amerock's offices within the Ziock building at 416 S. Main St. in Rockford IL. According to the back of the photograph, Vivian Cook is pictured in a plaid skirt.
Amerock on Auburn.
A black and white photograph displaying the Amerock plant at 4000 Auburn St. in Rockford IL, proudly flying a US flag on its spacious, well-manicured grounds.
Amerock Plant No. 2.
A view depicting Amerock's Plant 2 at Seminary and Sayre Streets, a building used by the company from the 1940s to the 60s. In later years, this facility was utilized for storage only.
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 Sales Clinic.
A large group of men are portrayed at the 1952 Amerock Sales Clinic. Brothers and co-founders of the company, G. W. and R. A. Aldeen, are seated in the first row. The names of all those pictured are printed below the photograph.
Amerock Tool Room.
An employee works at a machine in Amerock's tool room, presumably at the company's Auburn Street plant, which opened in 1956. For an additional view, see photo 2007.74.24.
Amerock: "A Good Place To Work."
This "convention unit" was used at trade shows. Two female employees are seated within the unit, one in front of a picture of the Ziock building, labeled as the "main plant and office, 416 S. Main St." in Rockford IL, and the other in front of a…
Amerock's Assembly Operation.
A black and white photograph showing three employees working at machines in Amerock Corporation's assembly department.
Amerock's Auburn Street Construction.
A worker sits atop a girder while a crane hovers above him as construction is underway at Amerock's Auburn Street plant at 4000 Auburn Street in Rockford IL. The facility opened in 1956.
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…
Amerock's Ongoing Auburn Street Construction.
A view showing the Amerock buildings at their new location, 4000 Auburn Street in Rockford IL. Some construction is still visibly ongoing as evidenced in the photograph's center and at the far right.
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.
Amy Irene "Lefty" Applegren at Peaches Picnic.
Amy Irene "Lefty" Applegren poses at a Rockford Peaches Picnic wearing casual street clothes and her baseball glove. Other people, including children, are visible in the background.
Amy Irene "Lefty" Applegren.
Born on November 16, 1926 and hailing from Peoria, IL, Applegren threw left-handed but was a right-handed batter. "Lefty" played first base and pitched for the Rockford Peaches in 1944 and '45 and then again from 1949 through '52. Applegren passed…
Amy Irene Applegren.
Born November 16, 1926 in Peoria, IL, Applegren was a right-handed batter but threw left-handed, playing for a few different teams in the league (the Muskegon Lassies from 1946 to '49 and the South Bend Blue Sox in 1953). She played first base and…
An Early View of the Water Power.
A reproduction photograph depicting Rockford's Water Power District where industry grew up along the Rock River.
Anderson's Garage.
The sign for Anderson's Garage, 123 S. 1st Street, advertises "General Repairing, Car Washing, & Storage." Three men stand by a towtruck hauling a wrecked automobile. Johnson Pen Co. can be seen to the right.
Andrew Wire Works/Washburn Co.
This photograph depicts the employees of Andrew Wire Works at 1802 Preston Street. Earl Sodergren is identified as first on the left in the top row. A notation on the back of the photo indicates that the Wire Works later became Washburn Co.
Angelmire Boot and Shoe Company.
A photograph of Angelmire Boot & Shoe Co., established in 1870, in the basement of 1104 Main Street. Angelmire was in the W. R. McDannell Drugs building. The black boot on the sidewalk in front of the establishment advertises the footwear, reading…
Angled View of Rockford Register Star Exterior Wall.
This extreme close-up view looks down the west wall of the Rockford Register Star newspaper building, 97 E. State Street, which faces the Rock River.
Anton Hill Millinery Shop.
This photograph shows several women exhibiting the hats for sale in Anton Hill's Millinery Shop at 404 E. State Street.
Aptitude Tests - Recruit Reception Center, Camp Grant, Ill.
Contained in a souvenir booklet labeled "Set of Photographic Post Cards, Camp Grant, Illinois." Postmarked Rockford IL on June 3, 1942. This card depicts new recruits on benches while soldiers hand out paperwork for testing.
Arch Bridge, Fair Grounds Park at night, Rockford, Ill.
The stone bridge is to the left and Fair Grounds Park spreads out to the right.
Architectural Drawing, Woodward Governor Co.
This architectural drawing, rendered by the Kresselt Company (lower right corner), shows the Woodward Governor Company within an industrial cityscape, possibly in its Mill St. at S. Wyman address.
Army Barracks, Camp Grant, Ill.
Shows many two-story barracks in neat rows. A handwritten date on the back (Aug. 5, 1941) suggests that this postcard is World War 11 era.
Army Post Office
A makeshift tent serves as a post office, with a man working inside, mail sacks outside, and two soldiers perusing a bulletin board on the left.
Arnold G. Swenson Portrait.
A photographic portrait of Arnold G. Swenson, the eighth president of the Nelson Knitting Company (1880-1992).
Arrival at Recruit Reception Center, Camp Grant, Ill.
Contained in a souvenir booklet labeled "Set of Photographic Post Cards, Camp Grant, Illinois." Postmarked Rockford IL on June 3, 1942. This card depicts an assembly of civilian recruits with their bags disembarking from trains.
Arvidson Cabinet Company.
An aerial view of the Arvidson Cabinet Co. facilities. The location of the business and the exact date of the photograph are unknown. For an additional view, see photo 92.52.52c.
Ashton's on West State Street.
A view of downtown Rockford showing Ashton's Dry Goods Store, 301-305 W. State Street, at the corner of W. State and N. Main Streets.
Ashton's.
A view of Ashton's building on the corner of N. Main and W. State Streets in downtown Rockford.
Atwood Picnic.
This photograph is labeled as being an Atwood Vacuum Shop foremen's picnic at Atwood Farm in Rockford IL. Some people are identified on the photo's back: in the middle row (far right) is "Boz" Peterson; Clifford Lindaas is the third from the left,…
Auburn Street Amerock Plant.
An aerial view of Amerock Corporation's expansive Auburn Street facility in Rockford IL. This plant opened for operations in 1956.
Auburndale Cash Grocery.
This black and white photograph shows the Auburndale Cash Grocery, 1436 N. Main Street, from across Main Street. Several people pose outside the building and signs advertising products are displayed on the store's front, particularly for Old Dutch…
Auburndale Grocery.
This black and white photograph depicts the Auburndale Cash Grocery at 1436 N. Main Street. Several people pose outside the building and signs advertising products are displayed on the store's front, particularly for Old Dutch Cleanser. For an…
Automobile in Legion Parade.
There appears to be a person at the rear of the automobile in this photograph who is turned toward the crowd as the car approaches Field & Co., a ladies ready-to-wear shop, at 120 W. State Street. The back of the photo claims this is an American…
Avery Tractor
An Avery tractor, the first internal combustion tractor used on Guilford Township roads. Photo was taken on Guilford Road east of Mulford Road. The tractor is pulling a road grader.
B. J. Bartlett Grocery.
This grainy photograph depicts five employees with aprons (three men and two women) outside B. J. Bartlett Groceries at 902 Grant Avenue. The awning proclaims "Bartlett & Skinner." Baskets on the store's porch display fruits and vegetables. A…
Babcock & Wilcox.
Exterior view of what the sign in front proclaims is "Babcock & Wilcox, W. F. & John Barnes." W. F. & John Barnes was formed about 1874 and later became Babcock & Wilcox. By 1984, Ingersoll was housed here. This structure, at 326 S. Madison St., was…
Bank Grand Opening.
The expansive marbled hall in this photograph is festooned with flowers. The back of the photo is labeled "Bank - Grand Opening," but it fails to mention the date or the bank's name.
Bank Interior.
Several male bank employees are pictured inside an unidentified bank.