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Hanley Furniture Company Building
The Hanley Furniture Building at the corner of South Main and Chestnut Streets, looking west.
South Main Street Post Office Building
The Post Office at 401 South Main Street. This would later be home to the offices of the Rockford Park District.
The Brown Building
The north side of the Brown Building, 228 South Main Street
The Chandler Hotel
The Chandler Hotel, 329 South Main Street
New American Theater
Master's Shoes and New American Theater, 118-122 South Main Street
East Side of the Metro Centre
The east side of the Metro Centre at the corner of South Main and Elm Streets.
The Soda Bar
The Soda Bar at 123 South Main Street
Edith Parrish Fashion
Edith Parrish Fashion Corner at 123 South Main Street. The building later became known as the Soda Bar. Across the street is Freeman Shoes for Men.
South Main Post Office Building
Main facade of the Post Office, 401 South Main Street. Later the offices of the Rockford Park District would move into the building.
Stewart Square Building Decorated for Christmas
Main Street side of Stewart Square with Christmas decorations, 100 block of South Main Street, December 1993
5th Precinct Bar
The neon sign for the "5th Precinct" restaurant and bar, 301 South Main Street, November 1993.
201 South Main Street
Dr. Scholl's Foot Comfort Shop at 201 South Main Street. The building was later torn down for the Metro Centre.
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 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.
The Metro Centre
The Metro Centre. The Centre is bound by Elm, Main, Chestnut and Church Streets.
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.
Construction of the Pedestrian Mall
Beginning construction of the Downtown Pedestrian Mall. Photo taken at State and Main Streets in September 1974. Duncan James Men's Wear, at 115 South Main, is in the background.
D.J. Stewart and Porter's Corner
D.J. Stewart (308 West State Street) and Porter's Corner (115 South Main Street). They would later became Stewart Square. Duncan James Men's Wear is at the corner.
The Graham-Ginestra House
The Graham-Ginestra House, 1115 South Main Street.
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.
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.
Martin House
Martin House at 1020 South Main Street, June 1979.
St. Elizabeth Center
St. Elizabeth Center, 1536 South Main Street, September 1976.
St. Elizabeth Center
St. Elizabeth Center, 1536 South Main Street, September 1976.
Taylor Park
Taylor Park on South Main Street. September 1976.
Taylor Park
Taylor Park on South Main Street. September 1976.
South Main Street Viaduct
The South Main Street Railroad viaduct, painted with a mural of a train, October 1979
South Main Street Viaduct
Rail viaduct over South Main Street on south side of downtown, looking north.
200 Block of South Main Street
200 block of South Main Street. The Rockford Shoe Outlet at 221 South Main and A Step Up are visible.
South Main Street Mural
A mural on side of a building on South Main Street, south of the railroad bridge, north of Morgan Street.
Metro Centre
The Rockford Metro Centre, viewed from the intersection of South Main and Elm Streets, in May 1986.
Stewart Square
Stewart Square at the corner of West State and South Main Streets. A food cart is visible at the left.
Stewart Square at Christmastime
The South Main Street side of Stewart Square in November 1993. Christmas decorations are visible on the pedestrian mall.
Demolition of 206 South Main Street
Demolition of the Empire Building, 206 South Main Street, for construction of the Rockford Metro Centre. September 1978.
Rockford Fire Station #3
Signage for Rockford Fire Station #3 at 1520 South Main Street. September 1976.
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.
E.H. Lansing, Druggist
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from E.H. Lansing, apothecary and druggist at No. 5 South Main Street
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
L.H. Crandall, Cooper
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from L.H. Crandall, Cooper, 314 South Main Street, West Rockford