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G. W. Aldeen.
G. W. Aldeen, one of the founders of what became the Amerock Corporation in Rockford IL, is pictured standing in his office.
American Cabinet Hardware Corp. Plant 2.
A black and white nighttime shot of the American Cabinet Hardware Corporation's Plant 2 building, precursor to Amerock, on Seminary Street in Rockford IL with all the windows brilliantly lit from within.
Girders Going Up at Amerock.
This scene shows girders being raised as part of Amerock's construction of their Auburn Street facility at 4000 Auburn Street in Rockford IL. This new plant opened in 1956.
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 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.
R. A. Aldeen at His Desk.
American Cabinet Hardware Corp. (later Amerock) co-founder R. A. Aldeen is pictured working at his desk. The painting on the wall behind him depicts the Ziock building at 416 S. Main St. in Rockford IL, which the company occupied in the 1940s and…
G. W. Aldeen at His Desk.
American Cabinet Hardware Corp. (later Amerock) co-founder G. W. Aldeen is pictured working at his desk.
Handling Hinges.
In this shop/parts picture, a worker handles hinges at the Amerock Corp., formerly the American Cabinet Hardware Corporation.
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 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.
American Cabinet Hardware Corp. Office.
Employees at their desks face the camera in this photograph of the American Cabinet Hardware Corporate office, located at 416 S. Main St., Rockford IL.
American Cabinet Hardware Corp. Employees.
A black and white photograph depicting American Cabinet Hardware Corporation employees hard at work, including several women seated at machines.
American Cabinet Hardware Corp. Employees at Work.
This photograph presents several female employees seated at work stations with trays of hardware and parts on the floor.
American Cabinet Hardware Corp. Employees "Weigh In."
A view displaying several male workers amid trays of parts while a couple of employees weigh two trays on a scale.
American Cabinet Hardware Corp. South Main Street Building.
A view looking down S. Main St. in Rockford IL. The tall building on the right is located at 416 S. Main, the future home of Amerock Corp., known before that as the American Cabinet Hardware Corp. Note the sign on the left advertising the Williamson…
Main Amerock Plant at Night.
All the lights are blazing in the Ziock building, the main Amerock plant, at 416 S. Main St. in Rockford, IL, photographed here at night.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
"In the Skyscraper."
These employees are pictured working at machines in the Amerock Corporation. A handwritten note penciled on the back of the photograph reads, "in skyscraper," possibly referring to the thirteen story Ziock building, located at 416 S. Main in Rockford…
Plating Division.
A view of Amerock's plating division, with workers standing before wires hung with hinges. For additional views, see photos 2007.74.19 and 2007.74.20.
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.
Barber-Colman Event at the Faust Hotel.
This black & white photograph depicts a Barber-Colman event at the Faust Hotel, 618-634 E. State at 4th St., which opened in 1929. The dance floor is empty with a large group of people standing towards the back. Along the dance floor are four tables…
Howard Colman and His D.I.M.
A young Howard Colman (1873-1942) is pictured here checking fabric on one of his inventions. This photograph is in Jon Lundin's book Master Inventor (2006, p. 18-19) with this caption: "Colman and his warp drawing-in machine (D.I.M.) in the 1890s.…
Woman with a Hand-Knotter.
A close-up of a woman working on a spooling machine with a hand-knotter, a Colman invention that was patented on April 23, 1901. This reproduction photograph originated from a glass plate negative in a Barber-Colman collection.
Barber-Colman Buildings.
This aerial view depicting Rockford's east side (right) split from the west side (left) by the Rock River, shows the Barber-Colman complex in the lower left portion. The Reed Chatwood Company purchased the textile machinery division of Barber-Colman…
Barber-Colman, Shop View.
A photograph showing Barber-Colman's overhead belt drive, a system employed before each machine had individual motors.
Woman at Spooling Machine.
A woman works at a Barber-Colman spooling machine.
Warp-Tying Machine.
The note typed on the back of this photograph, made of thick but flexible cloth-like paper, states, "Warp Tying Machine No. 1 - 1904." This Howard Colman invention was awarded a patent on November 25, 1913.
Howard Colman Portrait.
A sepia-tone photograph of Barber-Colman founder Howard Darling Colman (1873-1942) in his late fifties. The picture is mounted on a piece of thick, heavy pressed board. The photo also appears in Jon Lundin's book Master Inventor (2006, p. 289) and…
Barber-Colman Machinery Photo.
This black and white photograph of Barber-Colman machinery came in a file from the company marked "Textile/Fri" and "Park No. Integration." On the bottom left of the photo "AD 18962" is written in pencil as well as on the back.
Barber-Colman Workers.
Nine Barber-Colman employees are pictured with loading and moving equipment.
Barber-Colman Check Pump.
A technical diagram showing the four stage installation of the Barber-Colman Check Pump for creameries. This drawing is on thick but flexible cloth-like paper. The Check Pump ("Check-Controlled Liquid Deliverer") was patented on April 20, 1897.
Barber-Colman Company Complex.
A view looking northeast at the 22 acre Barber-Colman manufacturing complex with the Rock River in the background. For a slightly different angle (looking east) in the 1960s, see Jon Lundin's book Master Inventor(2006, p. 342-343).
Howard Colman in His Mid-Forties.
A black and white full-length photograph of Howard D. Colman (1873-1942), founder of the Barber-Colman Company, in his mid-forties. For a similar view of this same room but with a different subject, see photo 2010.10.10. …
Barber-Colman's Patent Office Exhibit.
A black and white photograph depicting the Barber-Colman's Patent Office Exhibit in Washington, D.C. The three men are (L to R) Duncan "D. J." Stewart, President of Barber-Colman; Walter Williams, Under Secretary of Commerce; and Robert Watson,…
Reed Chatwood Promotional Photo of Barber-Colman Company Complex.
An aerial view, depicting Rockford's east side (right) split from the west side (left) by the Rock River, shows the Barber-Colman complex highlighted in the lower left portion. Reed Chatwood, Inc. purchased the textile machinery division of…
Queue for Barber-Colman Open House.
A line of people waiting to enter a Barber-Colman Company open house held on April 27, 1946.
Barber-Colman Spooling Machine.
Visitors (in the right background) to a Barber-Colman Company open house held on April 27, 1946 watch workers at an assembling automatic spooler.
Barber-Colman Textile Machine.
Visitors (in the background) to a Barber-Colman Company open house held on April 27, 1946 view a textile machine.
Barber-Colman Machinery.
A man is standing at a machine with spools in the background. This photograph is part of a collection in an envelope marked "Barber-Colman Company Open House, April 27, 1946."
Barber-Colman Company Workers.
These employees are working at the Barber-Colman Company located in the Ziock building at 416 S. Main in Rockford IL. This photograph is part of a collection in an envelope marked "Barber-Colman Company Open House, April 27, 1946."
Barber-Colman Company Workers.
These employees are working at the Barber-Colman Company located in the Ziock building at 416 S. Main in Rockford IL. This photograph is part of a collection in an envelope marked "Barber-Colman Company Open House, April 27, 1946."
Barber-Colman Company Workers.
These employees are working at the Barber-Colman Company located in the Ziock building at 416 S. Main in Rockford IL. This photograph is part of a collection in an envelope marked "Barber-Colman Company Open House, April 27, 1946."
Barber-Colman Company Workers.
These employees are working at the Barber-Colman Company located in the Ziock building at 416 S. Main in Rockford IL. This photograph is part of a collection in an envelope marked "Barber-Colman Company Open House, April 27, 1946."
Barber-Colman Company Worker with Crowd at Open House.
A man in the foreground works at a machine while a crowd of visitors watch at a Barber-Colman Company Open House held on April 27, 1946.
Barber-Colman Spooler.
A view depicting the end section of a spooler where the bobbins come out. At the bottom of the machine (photo lower right) is a sign reading "Holo-Krome Socket Screw Products."