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Clark & McKenney Hardware Co.
Four people, three men and one woman, pose outside the Clark & McKenney Hardware Co. located at 429 E. State St. at the corner of 2nd Ave. in Rockford IL. This had become the J. L. Clark Hardware Co. by the 1902 city directory.
Clean-Up After Mattison Machine Works Fire.
Tire tracks in the dirt and an empty wheel barrow attest to clean-up efforts that are beginning to clear rubble after a fire rips through Mattison Machine Works.
Close-Up of Smokestack at Foundry.
This could be the same smokestack pictured in photo 80.32.15. This is likely the Forbes Foundry buildings surrounded by smokestacks in an industrial space on Peoples Avenue. It appears that construction is ongoing in this photograph, which includes…
Close-Up of Tyko Flink.
This is a portrait of a middle-aged Tyko Flink, a J. L. Clark employee and later a chairman of the board of Clarcor, of which J. L. Clark was a division. Compare with photos 2008.13.30 and 2008.13.26.
Coal Storage at Rockford Electric Co.
A photograph displaying the grounds at Rockford Electric Co., with cranes, boxcars, and a retaining wall for coal storage.
Coal Storage, Rockford Electric Co.
A black and white photograph that is captioned, "Retaining Wall For Coal Storage, Rockford Elec. Co. June 26 - 1925." Three men are visible near the wall by the railroad tracks (left).
Coal Storage, Rockford Electric Co.
A black and white photograph showing four men with shovels working within an interior coal storage area at the Rockford Electric Co. Handwritten on the photo's front (lower right portion) is the date "9-9-09."
Construction at Rockford Electric Co.
This scene shows workers atop new construction at Rockford Electric Co. with the city's downtown skyline in the background. The caption on the photograph states, "Installation of 1900 H. P. Boiler, Rockford Elec. Co., Nov. 27 - 1925."
Construction of Amerock's Auburn Street Facility.
A photograph depicting construction of Amerock's Auburn Street plant at 4000 Auburn Street in Rockford IL. This facility opened in 1956.
Construction of Building on Samuelson Road, Elco Tool and Screw
Full page of four photographs showing the construction process of Elco's building at 1111 Samuelson Road in Rockford.
Corn Planter, Rockford Manufacturing Co.
A photograph of a corn planter made by the Rockford Manufacturing Co., 14th Ave. & 13th, makers of farm machinery.
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.
Cultivator, Rockford Manufacturing Co.
A photograph of a cultivator made by the Rockford Manufacturing Co., 14th Ave. & 13th, makers of farm machinery.
Darwin Miller, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of Darwin Miller. Mr. Miller is shown sitting at his desk with a pen in his hand. Mr. Miller was employed by Elco Tool and Screw Corp. for thirty-three years; as a Personnel Director and Vice President of Manufacturing.
Darwin Miller, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of Darwin Miller. Mr. Miller was employed by Elco Tool and Screw Corp. for thirty-three years; as a Personnel Director and Vice President of Manufacturing.
Decoration Day at Barber-Colman.
The Barber-Colman plant is decked out patriotically to celebrate Decoration Day 1918.
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…
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.
Drawing of Amerock's Auburn Plant.
Johnson & Johnson, an engineering and architectural firm in Chicago, created this rendering of Amerock Corporation's Auburn Street facility in Rockford IL.
E. Carl Sorby and the Roper "Town and Country" Range.
E. Carl Sorby, vice-president of the George D. Roper Co., located on Blackhawk Park Ave., makers of gas ranges and pumps, shows off the deluxe Roper "Town and Country" range.
E. W. Billings, Barber-Colman Superintendent.
E. W. Billings, Barber-Colman Superintendent in 1919, is seen talking on the telephone at his desk. This photograph was published in the Barber-Colman Association (BCA) News, Vol. 3, No. 1, page 2.
Edison Station, Rockford Electric Co.
Smokestacks in the center of this photograph dominate a skyline with a bleak landscape below. On the photo's front is printed, "Edison Station, Rockford Electric Co." For an additional view, see photo 91.49.8d.
Elco Employees, Elco Tool and Screw
Full page of four photographs showing some of the employees at Elco. Names and dates of these photographs are unknown.
Elco Employees, Elco Tool and Screw
Full page of four photographs showing some of the employees at Elco. Names and dates of these photographs are unknown.
Elco's Location on Samuelson Road Prior to Building Construction, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of the site where the Elco factory would be built at 1111 Samuelson Road. The site was once nothing but farmland with a few outside buildings towards the right of the photograph. A dark vehicle is parked towards the center…
Emerson-Brantingham Company, Visit by Burritt Grange.
A large group of people, men and women, pose before the Emerson-Brantingham Company, listed in the 1914 city directory as being "manufacturers of agricultural implements" located at "the south end of Independence Ave." in Rockford IL. This explains…
Emerson-Brantingham Company, Visit by Kinnikinic Grange.
A large group of people, men women, and children, pose before the Emerson-Brantingham Company, listed in the 1914 city directory as being "manufacturers of agricultural implements" located at "the south end of Independence Ave." in Rockford IL. This…
Emerson-Brantingham Company, Visit by Oak Grove Grange.
A large group of people, men women, and children, pose before the Emerson-Brantingham Company, listed in the 1914 city directory as being "manufacturers of agricultural implements" located at "the south end of Independence Ave." in Rockford IL. This…
Emerson-Brantingham Company.
"E-B-Co." is written across the front of this photograph, which could presumably stand for the Emerson-Brantingham Company. Founded in 1852 as J. H. Manny & Co., this machine manufacturer became Emerson, Talcott & Co. in 1871. The business eventually…
Emerson, Talcott & Company.
Founded in 1852 as J. H. Manny & Co., this machine manufacturer became Emerson, Talcott & Co. in 1871. The business eventually became Emerson-Brantingham Co. in 1909. This drawing shows the sprawling industrial plant. Notice the Standard Mowing…
Empire Manufacturing Company.
The 1920 city directory states that the Empire Manufacturing Co. are "makers of high grade furniture," located at 2578 11th St. in Rockford IL. This black and white photograph is on thick but flexible cloth-like paper.
Employee Draining Screws, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of an Elco employee with his back to the camera as he pulls a cage filled with product out of a watertub. This was presumably the last stop before the product was sent for its final inspection. This image is an alternate…
Employee Entrance to Building, Elco Tool and Screw
Color photograph of the "employee entrance" from the main parking lot at the Elco Tool and Screw building on Samuelson Road. The canopy was later removed and the building was expanded.
Employee Inspecting an Object in Production Area, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of an Elco employee standing next to a large machine in one of the production areas. The employee is stationed on the left hand side of the machine and seems to be evaluating something in his hand. There are other machines…
Employee Monitoring Large Machine in Production Area, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of an Elco employee standing next to a large machine in one of the production areas. It looks as though this machine uses flames to help in the creation of bolts and screws; like the ones rolling off the conveyor belt. When…
Employee Photo, W. F. & John Barnes Co.
Three rows of men in business suits, representing W. F. & John Barnes Company employees, pose for this black and white photograph. Carl Erbe, an engineer for the company, is third from the right in the back row. The other men are unidentified.
Employee Straining Screws, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of an Elco employee pulling a cage filled with product out of a watertub. This was presumably the last stop before the product was sent for its final inspection. It appears as though the product was edited on this…
Employee Straining Screws, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of an Elco employee as he pulls a cage filled with product out of a watertub. This was presumably the last stop before the product was sent for its final inspection. This image is an alternate view of another photograph…
Employee Working in Production Area, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of an Elco employee working on a large production machine. The employee is stationed on the left hand side of the machine and seems to be focusing on one side of the belt. Surrounding the machine is several metal tubs…
Employee Working in Production Area, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of an Elco employee working on a piece of machinery. The employee is seated and is holding a screw in each hand and is inserting each one into a separate part of the machine. It is unclear what is being done to the screws,…
Employee Working in Production Area, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of an Elco employee reaching in to one of four large spinning drums. Ten full pails of products (possibly screws) can be seen lined up along the floor in front of said drums, possibly waiting for their turn to be spun.…
Employees and Spouses at the Twenty Year Party Hosted at the Faust Hotel, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of employees at Elco Tool and Screw Twenty Year Party hosted at the Faust Hotel on November 5, 1963. This particular photograph shows a table shot with employees and their significant others enjoying conversation and…
Employees and Spouses at the Twenty Year Party Hosted at the Wagon Wheel, Elco Industries, Inc.
Black and white group photograph of employees at Elco Tool and Screw Twenty Year Party hosted at the the Wagon Wheel Restaurant in 1970. This particular photograph shows a table shot with employees and their significant others. Based on the…
Employees and Spouses at the Twenty Year Party Hosted at the Wagon Wheel, Elco Industries, Inc.
Black and white group photograph of employees at Elco Tool and Screw Twenty Year Party hosted at the the Wagon Wheel Restaurant in 1970. This particular photograph shows a table shot with employees and their significant others sitting with each other…
Employees and Spouses Conversing at the Twenty Year Party Hosted at the Faust Hotel, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of employees at Elco Tool and Screw Twenty Year Party hosted at the Faust Hotel on November 5, 1963. This particular photograph shows a table shot with employees and their significant others enjoying conversation prior to…
Employees and Spouses Enjoying Dinner the Twenty Year Party Hosted at the Faust Hotel, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of employees at Elco Tool and Screw Twenty Year Party hosted at the Faust Hotel on November 5, 1963. This particular photograph shows a table shot with employees and their significant others enjoying conversation while a…
Employees and Spouses Seated at Table 11 at the Twenty Year Party Hosted at the Faust Hotel, Elco Tool and Screw
Black and white photograph of employees at Elco Tool and Screw Twenty Year Party hosted at the Faust Hotel on November 8, 1951. This particular photograph shows table number eleven with employees and their significant others pausing one of their…
Employees and Spouses Seated at Table 6 at the Twenty Year Party Hosted at the Wagon Wheel, Elco Industries, Inc.
Black and white group photograph of employees at Elco Tool and Screw Twenty Year Party hosted at the the Wagon Wheel Restaurant in 1970. This particular photograph shows table number six with employees and their significant others sitting with each…
Employees at Processing Machine, Ferm Dairy.
A man and a woman stand at a processing/packaging machine at the Ferm Dairy, 1411 9th St., Rockford IL.
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…