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Demolition of 206 South Main Street
Demolition of the Empire Building, 206 South Main Street, for construction of the Rockford Metro Centre. September 1978.
416 East State Street
Front of 416 East State Street before the removal of metal siding in October 1997.
Spafford Square
Spafford Square, 333 East State Street.
Concourse Parking Deck
The Concourse Parking Deck across from the Metro Centre.
5 Points
5 Points area of South Alpine Road, Broadway, and Charles Street at the time that the streets were reconfigured, cutting off Charles Street at Alpine. May 1969.
5 Points
5 Points area of South Alpine Road, Broadway, and Charles Street at the time that the streets were reconfigured, cutting off Charles Street at Alpine. May 1969.
5 Points
5 Points area of South Alpine Road, Broadway, and Charles Street at the time that the streets were reconfigured, cutting off Charles Street at Alpine. May 1969.
333 East State Street
The rear of 333 East State Street. The building was named Spafford Square when it was redeveloped in the 1980s. November 1984.
Orton Keyes Public Housing
Orton Keyes public housing in the 2800 block of Kishwaukee Street. Signs noting that the project is being built with funds through the Housing and Urban Development Housing Assistance Administration are visible, as is a sign for Holtzman and…
Ridge Avenue Homes
1300 Block of Ridge Avenue in Northwest Rockford looking north towards Auburn Street. One of the houses has a homemade banner hanging from their porch reading "Urban Renewal - HELP!"
Luther Center Under Construction
The Luther Center at 111 West State Street under construction. The building in foreground is PNC Bank at 120 West State Street.
Luther Center Under Construction
Luther Center, 111 West State Street, under construction in August 1978.
The State Theatre
The State Theatre at 105 West State Street, one of buildings demolished for construction of the Luther Center at 111 West State Street.
Luther Center
Luther Center, 111 West State Street, under construction as viewed from State Street Bridge.
100 Block of West State Street
Buildings on the northside of the 100 block of West State Street prior to being demolished for the construction of the Luther Center. Visible are Weise's Department Store, Comay's, and a billboard for Castronova's Bridal Salon. The red sign in the…
Design for the 400 Block of East State Street
An artist's rendering of the north side of the 400 block of East State Street, July 1971
Metro Centre
Metro Centre - view from Elm Street near South Wyman Street in May 1986.
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.
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.
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.
Construction Site for the Metro Centre
Construction site for the Metro Centre (later BMO Harris), September 1978.
Demolition of Tebala Temple
Demolition of the Tebala Temple at 327 North Main Street, January 1986
The Rockford Store Building
The Rockford Store building at 301 West State Street demolished for construction of municipal parking deck at State and Main Streets.
100 Block of North Wyman Street
Buildings on the 100 block of North Wyman that were demolished for development of the municipal parking lot on Mulberry between Main and Wyman Streets. Visible are Woolworth's, and the Henry Building which includes store fronts for General Finance…
Construction of the Metro Centre
Start of construction of the Metro Centre site, 300 Elm Street, June 1979.
Construction of the Metro Centre
Start of construction of the Metro Centre, 300 Elm Street, August 1979.
Concert on West State Street
Outdoor concert in front of United Bank, 120 West State Street. The start of demolition of the Empire Building for the Metro Centre project is visible in the background.
Concert on West State Street
Outdoor concert in front of United Bank, 120 West State Street. The start of demolition of the Empire Building for the Metro Centre project is visible in the background.
Construction of the Metro Centre
The Metro Centre under construction in 1980
100 Block of South Wyman Street
Demolition of buildings in 100 block of South Wyman Street. Signs for "Freeman" and Masters Shoes are visible at bottom left.