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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.
An Early View of the Water Power.
A reproduction photograph depicting Rockford's Water Power District where industry grew up along the Rock River.
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.
Arnold G. Swenson Portrait.
A photographic portrait of Arnold G. Swenson, the eighth president of the Nelson Knitting Company (1880-1992).
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.
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.
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…
Barber-Colman Association (BCA) Band.
A photograph of the Barber-Colman Association (BCA) Band. The BCA sponsored athletic programs, special events, dances, and banquets for employees. This photo was published in the BCA News, Vol. 4, No. 1.
Barber-Colman Athletic Banquet.
Employees are seated around rows of tables with staff visible to the right at this Barber-Colman athletic banquet. This photograph was printed in the Barber-Colman Employee Association Yearbook, "Knots," on page 84.
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 Buildings.
These buildings are part of the Barber-Colman Company manufacturing complex located at River and Loomis Streets in Rockford IL.
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).
Barber-Colman Company Spooler.
A photograph depicting a large Barber-Colman spooler, which the sign in front states is "machine No. KK No. 6."
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 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, Section 5.
This black and white photograph shows Section 5 of the Barber-Colman Company manufacturing complex located at the Loomis and Rock Streets site in Rockford IL.
Barber-Colman Company, Sections 9 and 4.
These buildings represent Barber-Colman Company's Sections 9 and 4.
Barber-Colman Drafting Room, Experimental Department.
A scene depicting men working at drafting tables in Barber-Colman's Experimental Department.
Barber-Colman Drafting Room.
A view of men sitting and standing around drafting tables in the Barber-Colman Company.
Barber-Colman Employee Boxing.
A scene depicting the interior of the Barber-Colman Association (BCA) Clubroom with spectators assembled to watch employee boxing matches. The BCA sponsored athletic programs, special events, dances, and banquets for employees. The poster on the pole…
Barber-Colman Employee, Harry Severson.
A black and white full-length photograph of Harry Severson, Barber-Colman's first regular employee, a civil engineer recruited from the University of Wisconsin in 1901. This photograph appeared in the Barber-Colman Employee Association Yearbook,…
Barber-Colman Employees Celebrate Decoration Day.
The employees of Barber-Colman's Department 122 are assembled for this photograph and ready to celebrate Decoration Day. This photo appeared in the Barber-Colman Association (BCA) News Vol. 2, No. 12.
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…
Barber-Colman Fishermans Knotter.
A professional photograph of a Barber-Colman Fishermans Knotter. Information (Negative No. Ex. 7083; Date 10-31-63; Taken By Al Thibodeau; Witnessed By Ralph Andres) is listed on the photo's front bottom right portion.
Barber-Colman Hobbing Machines in Factory Setting.
On the back of this photograph is typed, "A gear cutting department of a general manufacturing plant showing a Barber-Colman Type 'A' Hobbing Machine in the foreground, and No. 12 and No. 3 machines beyond it." This photo is on thick but flexible…
Barber-Colman Hobbing Machines.
On the back of this photograph is typed, "A battery of spline shaft hobbing machines in a modern factory," showing machines stamped with the Barber-Colman name in the workplace. This photo is on thick but flexible cloth-like paper.
Barber-Colman July 4th Celebration.
These Barber-Colman Independence Day celebrations include a parade with floats and a marching band. This photograph was published in the Barber-Colman Employee Association Yearbook, "Knots," on page 103.
Barber-Colman Kitchen Area.
A photograph of the Barber-Colman kitchen with the cook and prep staff. This photo was published in the Barber-Colman Association (BCA) News, Vol. 8, No. 7, page 9.
Barber-Colman Machine Tool Division.
The eleven men pictured in this outside photograph represent Barber-Colman's Machine Tool Division in 1919. This photo was printed in the Barber-Colman Association (BCA) News, Vol. 3, No. 8, page 15.
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.