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Yellow Cab and Transfer Company
Yellow Cab Company first appears in the 1920 Rockford City Directory at 218 South Wyman Street. In 1926 the company name changed to Yellow Cab and Transfer Company. The company is listed in the directory until 1947.
Winnebago County Nurse
Three women standing next to automobiles, marked on the sides "Winnebago County Nurse". In 1918, the Winnebago County Health Department developed a nursing service and a nurse was added to the staff by 1920.
Wilcox Family Outing
Two children in a horse drawn buggy. Identified as Wesley (age 6) and Raymond (age 4) Wilcox, children of uncle and father of Marion Wilcox Eklund, all Rockford natives. The buggy has an advertising umbrella to provide shade.
Tags: Horse Drawn Buggy, Transportation, Wilcox
Wate-A-Wyle Club
The "Wate-A-Wyle" Club was a group of young men who had fixed up old automobiles with imitation racing bodies with no machine costing over $100. These vehicles were used for a comedy race which was at a snail's pace due to the cars often stopping or…
USS Ward Battleship
A battleship in San Diego Harbor, possibly the USS Ward, Destroyer #139, APD - 16. The USS Ward was launched June 1, 1918, visiting California ports such as San Diego in 1919. She was decommissioned July 21, 1921 and placed in "Red Lead Row" at San…
Trucks at Camp Grant
Trucks are lined up in front of a building at Camp Grant.
Tags: Camp Grant, Transportation, World War I, WWI
Trolley on the State Street Bridge
State Street Bridge, looking west. In the foreground is a Rockford and Interurban Railway trolley.
Traveling by Car
Unidentified adults picnicking between two automobiles. Two women are wearing protective head gear and coats that were typically worn when traveling by car.
Tags: Automobiles, picnic, Transportation
Traveling by Car
Women posing near a car. A spare tire is strapped to the side of the car.
Tags: Automobiles, Tire, Transportation
Traveling by Car
An unidentified couple standing beside a car. The male is checking what might be a map.
Tags: Automobiles, Transportation
Traveling by Automobile
Two unidentified women standing in front of an early 1900s model automobile. The women are wearing suits with long skirts and matching jackets that were worn in the city or for travel.
Tags: Automobiles, Transportation
Train Engine
A train engine in front of an unidentified depot. A delivery wagon pulled by mules is near the train.
Tags: Engine, Railroads, Transportation
The Harvey and Norris Boat House
A boat house looking east belonging to G.C. Harvey and H. F. Norris.
Tags: Transportation, Water Vessels
The end of Harlem, Illinois Rail Service
The last train through the Harlem Station, Harlem, Illinois. The Patterson Company grain elevator is in the background.
Tags: Depot, Harlem, Railroads, Transportation
Teachout Family Outing
Possibly Ed and "Min" Gorham with Adella Teachout and several of the Teachout girls. Fred Dwight Teachout (born in Rockford April 27, 1858 - May 10, 1937) and his wife Adella Rachel (Jones) Teachout (born in Seward May 14, 1864 - June 6, 1948) had…
Tarkington Motor Company
Tarkington Motor Car Company automobile. The Tarkington automobile was a two-door, six-cylinder, gas-powered car built in the early 1920s in Rockford, Illinois. Joseph Arthur Tarkington was unsuccessful in getting the car mass produced. The…
Street Scene
An unidentified woman with two men. An early 20th century automobile is at left and a trolley is in the background at the right.
Tags: Automobiles, Transportation, Trolley
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…
Steamboat "Illinois" Sinking
The steamboat, "Illinois" sinking in the Rock River in front of the Rockford Public Library. An accident that may have been caused by carrying too many passengers, caused the steamboat to partially sink.
Steamboat "Illinois" Sinking
The steamboat, "Illinois" sinking in the Rock River in front of the Rockford Public Library. An accident that may have been caused by carrying too many passengers, caused the steamboat to partially sink.
Steamboat "Illinois" Sinking
The steamboat, "Illinois" starting to sink in the Rock River in front of the Rockford Public Library and Vaudeville Orpheum Tent Show
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.
Steamboat "Illinois"
The steamboat "Illinois" on the Rock River.
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" with passengers at the rails. The "Illinois" was owned by John T. Buker and former Rockford Mayor Amasa Hutchins, built in 1900. The steamboat quickly became the most locally known and popular steamboat on the Rock River.…
Steamboat
Excursion boat docked at the Rockford Public Library.
Steamboat
An excursion steamboat docked at the Rockford Public Library.
Steamboat
An excursion steamboat docked in front of the Rockford Public Library.
Shriners Riding the Rockford and Interurban Railway
Shriners on a Rockford and Interurban Railway Company streetcar, number 115. The streetcar is near the Rockford Bill Posting Company, located at 115 North Main Street in Rockford. Railcar number 115 was smaller than most of the cars, seeing less…
Tags: Harlem, Railroads, Rockford Interurban, Shriners, Streetcar, Transportation, Trolley
Sears Buggy
John J. Andrews is driving a Sears Buggy. The passenger is Frank Riggs and the little girl standing nearby is Leta Andrews. John J. Andrews was a superintendent of the Knickerbocker Ice Company which bought a Sears Buggy for each of their…
Row Boats
Two rowboats at the edge of the Rock River.
Tags: Rock River, Row Boat, Transportation, Water Vessels
Rockford Street Railway
An early Rockford Street Railway trolley exiting the car barn on Kishwaukee Street. It is being pulled by two mules.
Rockford Furniture Company
Rockford Furniture Company, located at 1009 West Jefferson Street.
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.
Rockford City Busing
A Rockford, Illinois city bus at the 15th Avenue rail crossing. From 1880 to 1936, a city railway and interurban system provided transportation to city residents. In 1920, paved roads replaced dirt and buses started to replace the interurban rail…
Tags: Automobiles, Bus, City Bus, Transportation
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.
Rockford and Interurban Service
Rockford and Interurban Railway Company trolley. The company provided passenger and freight service 1880 - 1936.