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Winnebago County Farm School for Boys.
This color rendering shows that the school is, indeed, in a rustic, rural, farm setting in Harrison Township, south of Shirland and approximately 16 1/2 miles northwest of Rockford.
Winnebago County Farm School for Boys, "Young Farmers."
A color rendering showing that the school is, indeed, in a rustic, rural, agrarian setting in Harrison Township, south of Shirland and approximately 16 1/2 miles northwest of Rockford. A horse-drawn wagon and workers are in the field. See also…
Winnebago County Farm School for Boys, "Young Farmers."
A color rendering showing that the school is, indeed, in a rustic, rural, farm setting in Harrison Township, south of Shirland and approximately 16 1/2 miles northwest of Rockford. A horse-drawn wagon and workers are in the field.
Winnebago County Farm School for Boys, "The Swimming Hole."
A color rendering showing that the school is, indeed, in a rustic, rural setting in Harrison Township, south of Shirland and approximately 16 1/2 miles northwest of Rockford. A placid pond is nestled among trees.
Winnebago County Farm School for Boys, "The Road through the Woods."
A color rendering showing that the school is, indeed, in a rustic, rural setting in Harrison Township, south of Shirland and approximately 16 1/2 miles northwest of Rockford. A dirt track winds its way through the trees.
Winnebago County Farm School for Boys, "The Brook."
A color rendering showing that the school is, indeed, in a rustic, rural setting in Harrison Township, south of Shirland and approximately 16 1/2 miles northwest of Rockford. A narrow stream wends through thick woods.
Winnebago County Farm School for Boys, "The Bridge."
A color rendering showing that the school is, indeed, in a rustic, rural setting in Harrison Township, south of Shirland and approximately 16 1/2 miles northwest of Rockford. A crude wooden bridge spans the small gap over a brook in the woods.
Winnebago County Court House, Rockford, Illinois.
A color photograph showing the court house across West State Street. Notice the stoplight and the streetlamp over the intersection.
Winnebago County Court House, Rockford, Ill.
The court house building is seen here with verdant grounds and horse and buggies on West State Street in front.
Winnebago County Court House, Rockford, Ill.
A beautiful color depiction of the Winnebago County Court House in Rockford's downtown district surrounded by trees. Note the early automobile parked in front on West State Street.
Winnebago County Court House, Rockford, Ill.
This black and white photograph is looking southwest across West State Street at the Winnebago County Court House in Rockford's downtown district.
Winnebago Co. Court House, 1844-1876.
This rendering depicts a decidedly older court house building featuring a columned entrance and with a rail fence in front and a church spire behind and to the left.
Windmill
Bottom view of a windmill. Farm buildings are in the background. Writing on the back of the photograph says " Sanitorium is now located in back of the windmill - windmill gone." It is unknown if this was the Rockford Municipal Sanitarium that was at…
Wilson Electric Company.
A large group of men and women, the employees of Wilson Electric Company, stand in front of the business located at 113 S. Madison Street (the address numbers are seen on the white post behind the posed group although the photograph is reversed).
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 the white shirt at the pool table. For…
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…
William Starnes Receives Award, Elco Industries, Inc.
Black and white photograph of Elco employee, William Starnes (middle), being awarded his "suggestion" check of $504.75. Also included in the photograph is Darwin Miller (right) who was Director of Manufacturing during the 1970s.
William Starnes and Darwin Miller, Elco Industries, Inc.
Black and white photograph of Elco employee, William Starnes (middle), being awarded his "suggestion" check of $504.75. Also included in the photograph is Darwin Miller (right) who was Director of Manufacturing during the 1970s.
William Allington, Manager.
Originally hailing from St. Clair, MI, William "Bill" Allington, pictured crouching with a ball in a catcher's mitt before empty stadium seats, was born on October 26, 1900. He managed the Rockford Peaches in 1945 and '46, and again from 1948 through…
William "Bill" Allington.
Pictured in uniform standing against a wall is Rockford Peaches manager, William "Bill" Allington (1900-1966). Allington coached the Peaches from 1945 to '46 and again from 1948 to '52.
Wight School, Rockford, Illinois.
The imposing white structure of Wight School, at 4th Avenue and 10th Street, fills this photograph.
Wheelbarrow Races at the Annual Company Picnic, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of Elco employees at their annual company picnic. Employee's children can be seen participating in a fun "wheelbarrow race." The children are racing towards the photographer with their families and trees lining the…
Wheel House, Rockford Electric Co.
The photograph's caption (lower left corner) reads, "Wheel House Edison Station, Rockford Electric Co. Rockford Ill."
Wheat Photography.
Men and boys stand and sit in front of and on a decorated horse-drawn wagon in downtown Rockford at 107 N. Church Street. The banner seems to be touting a local newspaper. A sign reading "Wheat" is on the corner of the building in the background to…
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rockford, Illinois.
The photograph on this postcard shows an almost Gothic looking church building with a red roof. On the back: "Original church founded 1856. Present building located at 3000 Rural Street, completed in 1951."
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rockford, Ill.
This postcard displays the stately Westminster Presbyterian Church, located on South Second and Oak Streets, with its striking four-columned entrance and surrounded by trees. The card is postmarked from Rockford IL on March 22, 1917.
Western Union Telegraph Office Interior.
Office workers and young courier boys are pictured in the Western Union Telegraph Co. office, located at 216 S. Main Street.
Western Union Telegraph Company.
The employees at the Western Union Office, 216 S. Main St., look at the camera as this photograph was taken on November 24, 1947. On the back of the photo, the employees are listed; there is even a list of those who were absent.
Western Union Office.
This photograph shows busy employees at the Western Union Telegraph Co. office, located at 216 S. Main Street.
West to East Across the Rock River.
This view looks from the west side of Rockford across the Rock River to the east side between the Chestnut Street Bridge (right) and the State Street Bridge (left).
West State Street.
With a streetcar in the center of the dirt road, Rockford Business College can be seen on the left, 306-310 West State Street. This photograph has a large missing piece in the upper right portion. For additional views, see photos 83.45.111 and…
West State Street.
With a streetcar in the center of the dirt road, Rockford Business College can be seen on the left, 306-310 West State Street. For an additional view, see photo 83.45.112.
West State Street.
This view depicts a busy street lined with many horse-drawn buggies and wagons. The Forest City Insurance Co. and Atkinson Tailoring Co., 209 W. State, are on the right.
West State Street, Rockford.
This photograph displays the north side of the 500 block of West State Street in Rockford.
West State Street, Rockford, Ill.
View of West State Street across the State Street Bridge crossing the Rock River. The Register-Gazette Building is on the right.
West State Street, Looking East, Rockford, Ill.
West State Street is to the left, looking east to the Rock River, and the courthouse building is to the right.
West State Street, Looking East by Night, Rockford, Ill.
A black and white rendering of West State Street in the moonlight. Businesses on the left include Armstrong's, Ashton's, and C. F. Henry's while on the right are signs for a hotel, Harvester Havana Cigars, and a dentist (Dr. Hayes).
West State Street, 400 Block.
This West State Street scene depicts wagons, pedestrians, and even a bicyclist in front of businesses in the 400 block. Note the ad on the building's side: "'I AM FOR MEN' Henry George 5 cent cigar."
West State Street, 100 Block.
A view of the north side of West State Street's 100 block. Businesses depicted include (left to right): the Rockford Academy, Rockford National Bank, and Forest City Tailoring Co.
West State Street Parade.
A black and white photograph depicting riders on horseback behind a horse-drawn buggy in a parade making its way down W. State Street. On the right is Barrett Bros. (Patrick H. and Michael H.), confectioners located at 409 W. State.
West State Street Near Wyman Street.
This photograph shows the south side of West State near Wyman Street. The Gazette Building, housing the newspaper offices and Steam Printing above, is seen next to E. C. Prouty Boots and Shoes with Dentist Bryant Kerr above. See also photo 83.45.98.
West State Street Near Wyman Street.
This photograph shows the south side of West State near Wyman Street. The Gazette Building, housing the newspaper offices and Steam Printing above, is seen next to E. C. Prouty Boots and Shoes with Dentist Bryant Kerr above. See also photo 83.45.102.
West State Street Looking Northwest from Main Street.
A view looking at the block from the northwest side of the intersection of West State and Main Streets with Rockford Insurance Company on the corner (right). For an additional depiction, see photo 2011.1.85.
West State Street Looking East.
A view of W. State Street looking east toward the Rock River. Businesses on the left include Woolworth's, Rockford Dry Goods, and Kepner's Shoes at 213 1/2 W. State. On the right are Stuckey Suits, the National Hotel (308 W. State), and the John R.…
West State Street Looking East.
This photograph shows the view on West State Street looking east from Court Street.
West State Street Looking East from Court House, Rockford, Ill.
This reprint photograph depicts a busy West State Street, crowded with trolley cars, horse-and-buggies, and pedestrians, stretching east toward the Rock River.
West State Street Looking East Across the State Street Bridge.
This sidelong glance along a building shows W. State Street looking east across the State Street Bridge at E. State Street. A man can be seen crossing W. State, trolley lines traverse down the center of the road, and poles carry electric wires down…
West State Street from City Bridge.
This view depicts a busy street lined with many horse-drawn buggies and wagons. The Forest City Insurance Co. and Atkinson Tailoring Co., 209 W. State, are on the right. See also photo 83.45.95.
West State Scene.
A double photograph of a lady carrying a package down West State Street. An overhanging sign in the background proclaims Bolender Jewelers at 313 W. State.