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Fay Lewis & Bros. Co. Tobacco Shop.
This photograph shows the interior of the Fay Lewis & Brothers store, wholesale and retail cigars, tobacco, and smoking articles, at 312-314 W. State Street. Notice the spittoons on the floor and the panoramic hunting scene circling the top of the…
Founders' Park
Founders' Park at the crossover of South Wyman and South Main Streets
Frank C. White, Flour and Feed Dealer
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from Frank C. White, at 116 South Main Street, for flour and feed
Gathering for Theodore Roosevelt.
This crowd is for Theodore Roosevelt, who came to Rockford on June 3, 1903 to dedicate Memorial Hall. The gathering is assembled at the Illinois Central Railroad Depot on S. Main Street. A parade is marching through the expectant crowd.
Gem Suburban Mobile Home Park
Gem Suburban Mobile Home Park on the east side of South Main Street at Pelley Road (south of US 20) in June 1979.
Gem Suburban Mobile Home Park
Gem Suburban Mobile Home Park on the east side of South Main Street at Pelley Road (south of US 20) in June 1979.
Gem Suburban Mobile Home Park
Gem Suburban Mobile Home Park on the east side of South Main Street at Pelley Road (south of US 20) in June 1979.
Gem Suburban Mobile Home Park
Gem Suburban Mobile Home Park on the east side of South Main Street at Pelley Road (south of US 20) in June 1979.
George R. Atkinson and Company, Tailor
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from George R. Atkinson and Company, Tailor, 106 South Main Street
Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Banner at South Main and West State Streets
The GAR (Grand Army of the Republic, the Union in the Civil War) Banner hangs at the corner of South Main and West State Streets looking south. GAR was founded on April 6, 1866, on the principles of Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty. (Reference -…
Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Banner at South Main and West State Streets
The GAR (Grand Army of the Republic, the Union in the Civil War) Banner hangs at the corner of South Main and West State Streets looking northeast. GAR was founded on April 6, 1866, on the principles of Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty. (Reference -…
Hanley Furniture Company Building
The Hanley Furniture Building at the corner of South Main and Chestnut Streets, looking west.
I. C. Crossing, S. Main St.
This photograph shows the Illinois Central Railroad crossing on S. Main Street. The Rockford Real Estate and Loan Co., 1010 S. Main, is on the left in front of the Illinois Central Freight House. The back of the photo reads: "New brick pavement laid…
Ingrassia Cash Grocery.
Several people are outside the Ingrassia Cash Grocery store at 1130 S. Main Street. The building was erected in 1918. Ingrassia's sign proclaims, "We give S & H green trading stamps."
Ingrassia Grocers.
Pictured inside Ingrassia Cash Grocery, located at 1130 S. Main St., are (left to right) Salvatore Ingrassia, Nunzio, who was known as Dell, and young Ted behind the counter.
Joseph Schmauss, Butcher
Bill of sale to Mrs. C.I. Horsman from Joseph Schmauss, dealer in meats and poultry, 115 South Main Street, West Rockford.
Joseph Schmauss, Meat Market
Bill of sale to Mrs. C.I. Horsman from Joseph Schmauss, dealer in fresh and salt meats, poultry, etc. at 115 South Main Street.
L.H. Crandall, Cooper
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from L.H. Crandall, Cooper, 314 South Main Street, West Rockford
Lindsay Building
Lindsay Building. 1024 South Main Street.
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.
Mapes Bros. Plumbing.
This black and white photograph depicts Mapes Brothers, 315 S. Main Street, offering "practical plumbing, gas fitting, sewer and repair work." A man in overalls poses in the doorway, and a scale stands outside the storefront on the left.
Martin House
1000 block of South Main Street. Martin House is at the center of the photo.
Martin House
Martin House, 1020 South Main Street.
Martin House
Martin House at 1020 South Main Street, June 1979.
Mary Dorr Manny's Home
Mary Dorr Manny purchased this home on South Main Street from the Holland family in 1860. The home sat on the north side of Kent Creek surrounded by extensive gardens. The home neighbored Robert Tinker's cottage (built in 1865 on the south side of…
Masters Shoes.
A black and white photograph showing the storefront and display windows of Masters Shoes at 221 S. Main Street, touting "Our highest price $4.90, many less."
Metro Centre
The Rockford Metro Centre, viewed from the intersection of South Main and Elm Streets, in May 1986.
Metro Centre Soon after Construction
Metro Centre when new in October 1982. The Centre is bound by Elm, Main, Chestnut and Church Streets.
Metro Centre Under Construction
Metro Centre under construction. The Centre is bound by Elm, Main, Chestnut and Church Streets.
Metro Centre Under Construction
Metro Centre under construction. The Centre is bound by Elm, Main, Chestnut and Church Streets.
Metro Centre Under Construction
Metro Centre under construction. The Centre is bound by Elm, Main, Chestnut and Church Streets.
Metro Centre Under Construction
Metro Centre under construction. The Centre is bound by Elm, Main, Chestnut and Church Streets.
Morgan and Main Streets
Northeast corner of Morgan and South Main Streets.
Mural at South Main and Kent Street
Mural of a bean plant sprouting painted on the building on southeast corner of South Main and Kent Streets.
Mural at South Main and Kent Street
Mural of a bean plant sprouting painted on the building on southeast corner of South Main and Kent Streets.
Nelson Hotel.
This view shows the massive Hotel Nelson building located at 306 S. Main Street.
Nelson Knitting Co. S. Main St.
This black and white interior view of the Nelson Knitting Company (1880-1992), 909 S. Main St., Rockford IL, depicts fifteen women working at knitting machines while two men stand at the back of the room. Across the bottom of the photograph is…
New American Theater
New American Theater, 118 South Main Street
New American Theater
Master's Shoes and New American Theater, 118-122 South Main Street
Nordstrom.
This photograph shows a man standing outside the entrance to Nordstrom, apparently a millinery displaying women's hats, located at 108 S. Main Street. Also see photo 88.122.374.
Part of the Works of Emerson, Talcott & Company.
Manufacturers of agricultural implements, Emerson & Co. was located in the 600 block of S. Main St., Rockford, IL, over the C. B. & Q. (Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy) Railway Depot. Workers can be seen by the railroad tracks and a couple walks in…
Pedestrian Mall at South Main Street
Downtown Mall on South Main Street, 100 block, looking south
Pedestrian Mall Groundbreaking
Groundbreaking for the Downtown Pedestrian Mall at State and Main Streets in September 1974. Duncan James Men's Wear, at 115 South Main, is in the background.
Peoples Bank.
The Peoples Bank is located in the building to the left in this photograph at S. Main and Chestnut Streets. The Brown Building is to the right.
Phoenix Cleaners.
A black and white photograph of the Phoenix Cleaners, which actually had three locations: 317 E. State Street; 108 S. Church Street; and 213 S. Main Street.
Pool Hall, Lewis C. Herbert Billiards.
This black and white photograph is believed to be Lewis C. Herbert Billiards, located at 208 S. Main St., Rockford IL. Cigars are being sold from a display counter at the right, several men pose around billiard tables in the back, and a man stands…
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…
President Theodore Roosevelt Visits Rockford
This photograph, looking southwest, captures the Rockford Military Band and a large group of Rockford Police Officers waiting for President Theodore Roosevelt to arrive at the Illinois Central Train Depot on South Main Street. The President dedicated…
President Theodore Roosevelt Visits Rockford
This photograph, looking southwest, captures the Rockford Military Band and a large group of Rockford Police Officers awaiting President Theodore Roosevelt at the Illinois Central Train Depot on South Main Street. The President dedicated the new…