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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…
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"
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 "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" 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.
Excursion Boat
An excursion boat.
"Illinois" Steamboat
Steamboat "Illinois" on the Rock River, possibly near Harlem Park.
"Arrow" Steamboat
The banks of the Rock River with the excursion steamboat "Arrow" and row boats. The "Arrow" was the first steamboat launched in Rockford in 1885. It sank in 1900. This picture may be of the "Arrow's" maiden voyage on the Rock River.
Excursion Steamboat on the Rock River
An excursion steamboat docked on the Rock River, looking north. The Rockford Waterworks is in the background at left. The Waterworks building was built in 1874 near the Rock River on the south side of Park Avenue. It was the headquarters and main…
Excursion Steamboat "Illinois"
The excursion steamboat "Illinois" with passengers standing on the deck.
Early Motor Boat
A motor boat under what may be the North End high bridge at Auburn Street. Motor boats came about before the automobile. As automobiles became more popular, boat design began to mimic cars with dashboards, steering wheel and front facing seats. The…
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.