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Rockford Boat Club
Rockford Boat Club members on the Rock River looking west. The Rockford Water Works is in the background center. The Rockford Boat Club held annual canoe races, competing against other area boat clubs.
"City of Rockford" Steamboat
"City of Rockford" excursion steamboat on the Rock River. In 1918 the steamer "Illinois" was purchased by the Excursion Amusement Co. and renamed the "City of Rockford". It was carrying 50,000 people annually until it was destroyed by fire on March…
The Harvey and Norris Boat House
A boat house looking east belonging to G.C. Harvey and H. F. Norris.
Excursion Steamboat "Illinois"
The excursion steamboat "Illinois" docked at the Rockford Public Library.
Excursion Steamboat "May Lee"
In 1896, "May Lee" was the second steamboat owned by Theodore C. Largent, who named it after his daughter May and son Lee. The steamboat was cut into two pieces when it proved to be too small to keep up with the demand for passenger travel. A middle…
Row Boats
Two rowboats at the edge of the Rock River.
Motor Boats
Motor boats moored on a river.
Ferry
People traveling on a ferry on an unknown river. In 1836 Germanicus Kent established a ferry in Rockford, located where the State Street bridge would be built later. The ferry transported vehicles, people and animals across the Rock River. Ferry…
Canoes
Canoes moored around a pier. This appears to be Canoe Club activities as the canoes are filled with materials and one man is taking a photograph with a small camera.
Boathouse
A boat house at the edge of a river
A River Scene
Canoes and a boathouse at the edge of a river, at the base of a stone cliff.
Canoeing on a River
A row of canoes on an unknown river.
A River Scene
Two small fishing boats.
Steamboat
An excursion steamboat traveling on the Rock River
Sailboat
A sailboat on a river.
Steamboat
An excursion steamboat on a river.
Steamboat
An excursion steamboat on a river bend.
Rock River Scene
A Rock River scene, north of the State Street bridge looking east. Rockford Wholesale Grocery is on the east side and a steamboat is at each side of the river. The foreground is the riverfront side of the Rockford Public Library.
Rockford Boat Club
Private dock for the Rockford Boat Club.
Steamboat
An excursion steamboat docked in front of the Rockford Public Library.
Steamboat
An excursion steamboat docked at the Rockford Public Library.
Harlem Park
Rock River at Harlem Park
Steamboat "Illinois"
Steamboat "Illinois" being boarded.
Fisherman
A fisherman on the Rock River.
Fisherman
A fisherman on the Rock River.
Fisherman
A fisherman with his boat. A motor is in the center of the boat.
Steamboat
Excursion boat docked at the Rockford Public Library.
Steamboat "Illinois"
The paddle wheel steamboat "Illinois" on the Rock River. A steam engine drives the paddle wheel which propels the vessel through the water.
Steamboat "Illinois"
The steamboat "Illinois" on the Rock River.
Steamboat "Illinois"
The steamboat "Illinois" on the Rock River.
Steamboat "Illinois"
Steamboat "Illinois" with many passengers disembarking.
Steamboat "Illinois"
The steamboat "Illinois" on the Rock River.
Horse Drawn Fire Engine
Fire engine with oscillating engine driving rotary pump. Engine manufactured by Mansfield Machine Works, Mansfield, Ohio. The company completed their first steam powered fire engine in 1883. Their goal was to have steam engines replace hand engines…
Wagon at a River
Horse Drawn Wagon near a river.
Family Camp Site
Family camp site. A tent with a cook stove in it is at the left. To the right of the tent is a Horse Drawn Wagon with the horses unhitched.
Harlem Village Creamery
Transporting milk cans for the Harlem Village Creamery. The wagon is pulled by donkeys.
P. A. Lundgren with Horse Drawn Sled
P. A. Lundgren with horse and sled. P. A. Lundgren owned and operated the Star Grocery on the corner of 10th Avenue and 7th Street. He owned the house at 1017 - 7th Street at extreme left.
Davis Junction, Illinois
Horse-drawn delivery wagon for Harm Barber's grocery store in Davis Junction, Illinois.
Groom with Horses
Groom with two horses.
Fly Net
Horse Drawn Wagon. The horse has a fly net over its back as part of its tack. The fly net was used to keep flies off the horse and was used on horses pulling vehicles.
Fly Net
Horse drawn carriage. The horse has a fly net over its back as part of its tack. The fly net was used to keep flies off the horse and was used on horses pulling vehicles.
Horse Drawn Buggy
Man in a horse drawn two wheeled buggy.
Riding Horseback
Lucy E. Waldo on horseback.
Horse Drawn Sleds
Horse pulled sleds on a busy city street on a cold winter day.
Horse Drawn Buggy
Man in a horse drawn, two wheeled buggy.
Riding horseback
Man dressed as a cowboy on bucking horse with men and horses in the background. Boys standing on the ground are wearing suits. It is possible that this is Wild West Show.
Betts Family Outing
Horse named Morgan is pulling a surrey with "Ma" Edith Betts driving, Mrs. lena Bentley, Eddie Bentley, Joe Stevens and his mother Belle Stevens. The picture was taken at 1328 North Church Street, Rockford, Illinois.
Work Wagon
Junk men with horse-drawn cart picking up old newspapers
Rockford Fire Engine
Horse drawn fire engine with steamer in Rockford, Illinois. The horses are wearing heavy neck yokes to help pull the weight of the engine.
Horse Drawn Buggy
Two unidentified men and a horse drawn buggy.