The Rockford Register Star News Tower
Rockford Register Star News Tower. 99 East State Street.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
April 1968
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500 Block of East State Street
500 block of East State Street, north side of the Street, looking west. Visible are Lawson's Art Shop, the Rockford Register Star News Tower, Rockford Orthopedic Appliance and Boston Restaurant.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
circa 1980
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Construction Work on the State Street Bridge
Construction work on the State Street Bridge, looking east towards the News Tower, City Hall, and East Side Inn.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1979
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The Rockford Register Star News Tower
The News Tower, 99 East State Street
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1993
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Reconstruction of East State Street
Reconstruction of East State Street in 1982. This shows the 400 block in front of Rockford City Hall looking west toward the News Tower.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1982
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The Rockford Register Star News Tower
The Rockford News Tower, 99 East State St
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1978
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East Bank of the Rock River
Buildings along the east bank of the Rock River downtown, viewed from the parking lot of the Rockford Public Library at 215 North Wyman St. The Rockford News Tower is visible in the background
City of Rockford Community Development Department
circa 1985
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Entrance to the Rockford News Tower
Front door of the Rockford News Tower, 99 East State Street, November 1993.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1993
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Water Street Parking Deck Construction
The Water Street municipal parking deck under construction. The building in the background is the News Tower at 99 East State Street.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1979
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2012.66.446
Looking West from the Roof of City Hall
Reconstruction of East State Street downtown; photo taken from the roof of Rockford City Hall (425 East State Street), looking west in August 1982. The News Tower and the State Street bridge are in the top left corner. Visible on the north side of the street are Beale's Jewelry, Viking Shade Company, and the Boston Lunch Restaurant.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1982
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200-300 Blocks of West State Street
South side of the 200 and 300 blocks of West State Street looking east including J.C. Penney, D.J. Stewart and the Rockford Trust Building. The News Tower is in the background at left.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
circa 1980
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Waterside Park and the News Tower
Waterside Park (Northwest corner, East State and North Water Streets) and the Rockford Register Star News Tower at 99 East State Street in May 1986.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1986
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PNC Bank and the News Tower
The PNC Bank Building and riverfront green space behind the Rockford Register Star News Tower (99 East State Street).
City of Rockford Community Development Department
July 1987
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Rockford Register Star News Tower
The Rockford News Tower at 99 East State Street.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
circa 1980
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The News Tower
The Rockford Register Star News Tower, 99 East State Street, in September 1978.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1978
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News Tower Detail
Top of the Rockford Register Star News Tower, 99 East State Street.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
circa 1985
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Rockford Register Star and First of America Bank
The Rockford Register Star News Tower (99 East State Street) and the First of America Bank Building (120 West State Street).
City of Rockford Community Development Department
circa 1990
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The News Tower
The Rockford Register Star News Tower, 99 East State Street, in November 1993.
City of Rockford Community Development Department
1993
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State Street Buildings.
This photograph, possibly used in the Rockford Register Star newspaper, shows buildings on East State Street in the 100 block just east of the Rock River: Augie Miller, men's clothing; a boarded-up structure; and the newspaper building, 97 E. State, towering to the right.
Don Holt
Rockford Newspapers Photo
1974-09-28
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Aerial view of Rockford Register Star building and parking lot.
This black and white photograph, possibly used in the Rockford Register Star newspaper, depicts the News Tower building at 97 E. State Street, with its parking lot to the left, the Rock River to the right, and East State Street turning into the State Street Bridge in front (lower portion of the photograph).
Don Holt
Rockford Newspapers Photo
1974-08-27
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Aerial view of Rockford Register Star between bridges.
This black and white photograph, possibly used in the Rockford Register Star newspaper, depicts the News Tower building at 97 E. State Street, on the east side of the Rock River between bridges: the State Street Bridge (lower) and the Chestnut Street Bridge (upper).
Don Holt
Rockford Newspapers Photo
1974-08-27
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East Side of Rockford Register Star Building.
A photograph depicting the east side of the Rockford Register Star building at 97 E. State Street, where demolition has made way for renovations above and below ground level.
Don Holt
Rockford Newspapers Photo
1976-05-01
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Chestnut Street Bridge.
A view looking southwest across the Rock River at Rockford's West side. The Chestnut Street Bridge spans the photo and the U.S. flag in the lower left corner is the end of the Rockford Register Star newspaper building. GC Electronics Co. is in the center and the Amerock building looms in the background to the right of this.
Skutans, Rock Valley College (RVC) Staff
circa 1972
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Aerial View of Rockford Register Star Building.
This view of the newspaper building, located at 97 E. State Street, on the east side of the Rock River, looks west at the State Street bridge and Rockford's downtown area beyond that on the west side of the river.
circa 1970s
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State Street, Rockford Register Star.
This boarded-up building, to the left of the Rockford Register Star News Tower at 97 E. State Street, will be demolished to make room for newspaper property expansion. For similar views, see photos 2001.15.24 and 2001.15.26.
circa 1974
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Car in 100 Block of East State Street.
A photograph depicting a car in the 100 block of East State Street, just east of the Rock River. The Rockford Register Star News Tower, 97 E. State Street, looms at the extreme right.
circa 1974
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Lot across from Rockford Register Star Building.
This photograph shows the parking lot just to the east of the Rockford Register Star newspaper building located at 97 E. State Street, near the State Street Bridge and the Rock River.
circa 1970s
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View of the Rockford Register Star from across the Rock River.
This view is looking east across the Rock River at the Rockford Register Star News Tower and newspaper building located at 97 E. State Street.
circa 1970s
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Entrance to Rockford Register Star Building.
This photograph depicts the art deco entrance to the Rockford Register Star newspaper building located at 97 E. State Street. The State Street Bridge and the Rock River are off camera just past this photo's right border.
circa 1970s
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Rockford Register Star News Building next to the Rock River.
This view is looking east across the Rock River at the flags flying atop the Rockford Register Star News Building at 97 E. State Street.
circa 1970s
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Rock River and Rockford Register Star Building.
This view shows the Rockford Register Star newspaper building, 97 E. State Street, at the east edge of the Rock River.
circa 1950s-1970s
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2001.15.33
Car in front of Rockford Register Star.
A photograph depicting a car parked in front of the east side of the newspaper building where the loading docks are located, around the corner from the News Tower at 97 E. State Street. The address on the doors here reads 107-111.
circa 1970s
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Angled View of Rockford Register Star Exterior Wall.
This extreme close-up view looks down the west wall of the Rockford Register Star newspaper building, 97 E. State Street, which faces the Rock River.
circa 1970s
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Aerial View of Rockford Register Star Building and East Side of the Rock River.
An aerial view looking north, depicting the Rock River on the left and the News Tower building of the Rockford Register Star at 97 E. State Street. The State Street Bridge is in the lower part of the photo and the Jefferson Street Bridge spans the upper portion.
circa 1970s
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Rockford Register Star Building.
This photograph looks up the east side of the Rockford Register Star News Tower at 97 E. State Street where a demolished structure has made way for newspaper building renovations. Also see photos 2001.15.55a and 2001.15.55b.
1976-05-01
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Rockford Register Star Building Construction Area.
A view of the east side of the Rockford Register Star building at 97 E. State Street, where a foundation has been dug for construction in renovations and expansion.
1976-05-01
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Rockford Register Star Building Looking South.
This photograph looks south from East State Street at an area of construction next to the Rockford Register Star News Tower at 97 E. State Street.
1976-05-01
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Rockford Register Star Building Looking South.
A view looking south from East State Street at an area of clean-up next to the Rockford Register Star News Tower at 97 E. State Street. A van is seen in shadow where construction will soon expand the newspaper building property. For an additional depiction, see photo 2001.15.52b.
1976-05-01
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2001.15.52a
Rockford Register Star Building Looking South.
A view looking south from East State Street at an area of clean-up next to the Rockford Register Star News Tower at 97 E. State Street. A van is seen in shadow where construction will soon expand the newspaper building property. For an additional depiction, see photo 2001.15.52a.
1976-05-01
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2001.15.52b
Rockford Register Star Building Looking South.
This photograph looks south from East State Street at an area of construction next to the Rockford Register Star News Tower at 97 E. State Street. Also see photos 2001.15.51 and 2001.15.53b.
1976-05-01
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2001.15.53a
Rockford Register Star Building Looking South.
This photograph looks south from East State Street at an area of construction next to the Rockford Register Star News Tower at 97 E. State Street. Also see photo 2001.15.53a.
1976-05-01
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Rockford Register Star Building.
A photograph depicting the east side of the Rockford Register Star News Tower, 97 E. State Street, where a demolished structure has made way for renovations to the newspaper building. The State Street Bridge is to the right as well as a view of buildings in the downtown district on the west side of the Rock River.
1976-05-01
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2001.15.54a
Rockford Register Star Building.
A photograph depicting the east side of the Rockford Register Star News Tower, 97 E. State Street, where a demolished structure has made way for renovations to the newspaper building. State Street Bridge is to the right as well as a view of buildings in the downtown district on the west side of the Rock River. Also see photo 2001.15.54a.
1976-05-01
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2001.15.54b
Rockford Register Star Building, Extreme Close-Up.
This photograph looks straight up the east side of the Rockford Register Star News Tower at 97 E. State Street where a demolished structure has made way for newspaper building renovations.
1976-05-01
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2001.15.55a
Rockford Register Star Building, Extreme Close-Up.
This photograph looks straight up the east side of the Rockford Register Star News Tower at 97 E. State Street where a demolished structure has made way for newspaper building renovations. Also see photo 2001.15.55a.
1976-05-01
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East Side of Rockford Register Star Building.
A view of the east side of the Rockford Register Star News Tower, 97 E. State Street, where a demolished structure has made room for newspaper building renovations and construction of additional parking area. The State Street Bridge is to the right as well as a view of buildings in the downtown district on the west side of the Rock River.
1976-05-01
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East Side of Rockford Register Star Building.
A view of the east side of the Rockford Register Star News Tower, 97 E. State Street, where a demolished structure has made room for newspaper building renovations and construction of additional parking area. State Street Bridge is to the right as well as a view of buildings in the downtown district on the west side of the Rock River. Also see photo 2001.15.56a.
1976-05-01
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Crosswalk to the east of Rockford Register Star Building.
This photograph depicts the crosswalk to the east of the Rockford Register Star News Tower, 97 E. State Street, showing a cordoned construction area next to the building.
circa 1970s
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