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Employees at W. F. & John Barnes Co.
Eleven employees of the W. F. & John Barnes Co. pose for this black and white photograph. The men's names are listed on the photo's back: Front Row (L to R) Marv Stafford; Floyd Karp; Fred Johnson; John Girardin; Bill Doty. Back Row (L to R) Carl…
Overseeing a Machine at W. F. & John Barnes Co.
A worker oversees the operation of a large, angular machine at the W. F. & John Barnes Co. Note the "W.F. & John Barnes" imprinted stamp in the metal at the right end of the machine. In the lower right corner is printed "2251 / F.0.611C." This…
Machine Operator at W. F. & John Barnes Co.
An operator stands ready at the controls of a long horizontal machine marked "W.F. & John Barnes." In the lower right corner is printed "2363 / F.O.643-C." This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather binder.
W. F. & John Barnes Co. Machine and Operator.
An operator stands at the controls of a machine marked "W.F. & John Barnes." In the lower right corner is printed "2500 / F.O.775C." This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather binder.
W. F. & John Barnes Co. Machine.
A worker stands at the helm of a large horizontal machine at the W. F. & John Barnes Co. In the lower right corner is printed "2446 / F.0.733C." This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather binder.
Watching Over Production, W. F. & John Barnes Co.
An employee in a lab coat presides over the controls, watching the production of a huge machine at W. F. & John Barnes Co. In the lower right corner is printed "2320 / F0651C." This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather binder.
A Worker at the Controls, W. F. & John Barnes Co.
A man stands at the controls of a tall machine labeled "W.F. & John Barnes." In the lower right corner is printed "2285 / F.0.618C." This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather binder.
Machinery at W. F. & John Barnes Co.
A photograph showing a worker in a lab coat at the controls of a large machine marked with "W.F. & John Barnes." In the lower right corner is printed "2471 / F.0705C." This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather binder.
Man and Machine at W. F. & John Barnes Co.
A worker stands at the controls of a large machine marked with "W.F. & John Barnes." In the lower right corner is printed "2447 / F.07.01C." This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather binder.
Machines at W. F. & John Barnes Co.
An expansive work space filled with windows and machines but no workers. Note the large U.S. flag hanging in the upper middle portion of the photograph, which may indicate that this represents military production during WWII. This photo is part of a…
Dept. 18, W. F. & John Barnes Co.
A bench (lower center of the photograph) is stenciled with "Dept. 18" where employees seem to be working on small parts. Workers on the right side utilize vises. This photo is part of a collection bound in a black leather binder.
Interior Shot at W. F. & John Barnes Co.
The two-story high wall of windows lets light in on the workers at the W. F. & John Barnes Company in this scene. Notice the U.S. flag displayed at the extreme right of the picture. This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather…
W. F. & John Barnes Co. Interior.
A black and white photograph portraying an employee at the controls of a huge machine in the W. F. & John Barnes Co. This photo is part of a collection bound in a black leather binder.
Men at Work, W. F. & John Barnes Co.
This scene displays a huge work space within the W. F. & John Barnes Co. with men working at their machines. This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather binder.
Dept. 14, W. F. & John Barnes Co.
A view looking into a narrow space at the W. F. & John Barnes Company. Labeled as "Dept. 14," there are several workers at machines along the right side of the room and what could possibly be a foreman or supervisor on the left. This photograph is…
A Roomful of Men and Machines at W. F. & John Barnes Co.
This scene depicts a large, high-ceilinged space at the W. F. & John Barnes Co. with employees working along the left side and angled machines and their workers busy at the right. This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather…
Inner Workings of W. F. & John Barnes Co.
A bird's-eye view of the huge machines at work within the W. F. & John Barnes Co. This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather binder.
On Both Sides of the Aisle at W. F. & John Barnes Co.
A view looking up an aisle at the W. F. & John Barnes Co. with employees working at machines on both sides. The U.S. flags displayed on both sides and at the back of the space could indicate that this was military production during World War Two.…
Workers at W. F. & John Barnes Co.
A photograph looking down on several employees working at machines on the W. F. & John Barnes Company factory floor. This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather binder.
W. F. & John Barnes Co. Factory Floor.
An "aerial" shot depicting many men at their work stations on the W. F. & John Barnes Company factory floor. This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather binder.
Men and Machines at the W. F. & John Barnes Co.
A long view of the bustling factory floor at the W. F. & John Barnes Co. with busy workers sandwiched between machinery. This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather binder.
West End Furniture Co. Exterior.
This photograph shows wood piled up outside the West End Furniture Co., located at Factory St. and Johnson Ave.
Two Workers Amid the Lumber at West End Furniture Co.
An interior shot of the West End Furniture Company, at Factory St. and Johnson Ave., depicting two employees (right) laboring between piles of stacked lumber.
Crowded Interior of West End Furniture Co.
This photograph of West End Furniture Company's interior shows a ceiling filled with gears and belts, and a floor crowded with stacked boards and cut lumber. The factory was located at the corner of Factory St. and Johnson Ave.
West End Furniture Co. Interior.
Interior shot of West End Furniture Co., Factory St. and Johnson Ave. A trash can sits to the left of a table with an electrical device underneath and an oven-looking apparatus on top.
Worker at West End Furniture Co.
An employee of the West End Furniture Co., corner of Factory St. and Johnson Ave., works at a belt-driven machine connected to gears on the ceiling. Piles of lumber wait on dollies (right). For an additional view of this same machine, see photo…
Machine at West End Furniture Co.
A close-up view depicting a machine at the West End Furniture Co., located at the corner of Factory St. and Johnson Ave. For an additional view, see photo 91.49.31k.
West End Furniture Co. Interior.
A blurry figure works at a machine labeled "Berlin 160" surrounded by stacks of lumber inside the West End Furniture Co., located at the corner of Factory St. and Johnson Ave.
West End Furniture Co. Group of 1892.
A very large group of men, sixty-four unidentified individuals, make up this "Group of 1892," the workers of the West End Furniture Co. Established on July 7, 1890 by John Herman Lynn, the business was located at the corner of Factory St. and Johnson…
Union Furniture Co. Employees.
A large group of men, and three boys standing at the top outside a window, pose in front of the Union Furniture Co., located at the intersection of 18th Ave. and 9th St. in Rockford IL. P. A. Peterson and Jonas Peters formed the company in 1875.…
Portion of the Works of the Trahern Pump Company.
The three-story structure (left) boasts two distinct signs: "W. D. Trahern" on the building's left side, and "Iron Works" on the right. The edifice, located on S. Main St. in Rockford's Water Power District along the Rock River, appears to have been…
Broaching Machine, Sundstrand Corp.
A view looking down at the Sundstrand horizontal broaching machine, standard model. Printed in the bottom right corner of the photograph is "7086-1 / 12-15-65." …
Sundstrand Corp. Machining Center.
This reproduction copy shows an employee looking on at the Sundstrand horizontal machining center with manual tool change. Penciled in the top margin of the photograph is "1st Generation OMZ" while printed in the bottom right corner of the photo is…
Sundstrand Corp., Rotary Table Grinder.
A black and white photograph depicting Sundstrand's rotary table grinder with a special indexing fixture for sharpening milling cutters. Printed in the bottom right corner of the photo: "G1 126R / s/n 8210 / 3-4-66."
C3 Vertical Milling Machine, Sundstrand Corp.
A Sundstrand employee works with a C3 vertical milling machine that has an index table and a dial control. In the bottom right corner of the photograph is printed, "M 4722 / C3-93 / 1-29-63."
C5 Horizontal Milling Machine, Sundstrand Corp.
A worker stands next to a Sundstrand C5 horizontal milling machine with traces control to cut contours. In the bottom right corner of the photograph is printed, "M 3498 / C5-45 / 2-18-58."
C2 Milling Machine, Sundstrand Corp.
A Sundstrand machine operator watches the running of a C2 milling machine with two horizontal spindles. In the bottom right corner of the photograph is printed, "M3805 / C2-21 / 12-2-60."
Sundstrand C2 Milling Machine.
A machine operator is pictured standing by a Sundstrand C2 milling machine that has two horizontal spindles. In the bottom right corner of the photograph is printed, "M-364OR / s/n C2-9 / 3-2-66."
Sundstrand Four Spindle Milling Machine.
A Sundstrand machine operator stands next to a four spindle milling machine used to make bottle molds for the wine industry. In the bottom right corner of the photograph is printed, "M 3850 / 96-1388 / 3-6-61."
Sundstrand C2 Milling Machine.
A Sundstrand employee is pictured standing by a C2 milling machine that has a manual control of cycles through selector switches on the panel. In the bottom right corner of the photograph is printed, "M 4718 / C2-86 / 12-29-67."
Sundstrand Horizontal Production Lathe.
A worker stands next to a Sundstrand horizontal production lathe with auto loader for high production of parts. In the bottom right corner of the photograph is printed, "T-2672 / 06-72 / 9-1-55."
Sundstrand Horizontal Lathe Machine.
A close-up of a Sundstrand automatic horizontal lathe with a tracer attachment for production (one part per one cycle). The plate on the attachment contains the Sundstrand logo and a sign reading, "Automatic Multi-Cycle Tracer Control." On the back…
Sundstrand Milling Machine.
A Sundstrand worker stands at a horizontal milling machine with two heads. In the bottom right corner of the photograph is printed, "M-3639 / C2-9 / 4-24-59."
Girls of the General Office, Sundstrand Corp.
The nineteen women who posed for this photograph worked in the offices of the Sundstrand Corp. A note attached to the photo, dated May 29, 1933, names all the ladies and gives their street addresses. The woman seated far left in the first row is Veva…
Workers at Sundstrand Adding Machine Co.
Employees are photographed at their desks at the Sundstrand Adding Machine Co., located at 2421 11th St. The back of the photo contains signatures, presumably of the people pictured. Next to one name is written, "1933." A message handwritten in…
Smith Oil & Refining Co. Wagon.
A man in a more modern business suit waves from the driver's seat of a 1911 Smith Oil & Refining Co. wagon. A box on the back of the vehicle is labeled "Fuel Oil, Gasoline, Kerosene."
Smith Oil & Refining Co. Truck.
This Smith Oil & Refining Co. vehicle is a 1917 Ford Roadster truck. Other signage on the vehicle proclaim "Pennsylvania Oils" and "Use Soarc Auto Oil."
Smith Oil Delivery Service.
A black and white photograph depicting a man at the reins of a horse-drawn wagon that is labeled "Smith Oil Delivery Service." Penciled on the back of the photograph is "Jerry Provasi," which may refer to the identity of the driver.
Two Smith Oil Trucks.
A photograph depicting a Smith Oil truck parked behind one of the company's tankers.
Smith Oil Truck at Snow's Crossing.
This Smith Oil truck appears to be refueling airplanes. The photograph was taken at Snow's Crossing, which is now N. 2nd St. as it enters Loves Park IL from Rockford. The 1915 city directory lists the company as being located at 519 W. State St.…