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900 and 1000 Block of West State Street, Flood in 1940s
Photo of the 900 and 1000 block of West State St. looking east during Rockford flood in the 1940s. "Kent A. Moberg" is written on the back.
900 and 1000 Block of West State Street, Flood in 1940s
Photo of the 900 and 1000 block of West State St. looking east during Rockford flood in the 1940s. "Kent A. Moberg" is written on the back.
900 and 1000 Block of West State Street, Flood in 1940s
Photo of the 900 and 1000 block of West State St. looking east during Rockford flood in the 1940s. "Kent A. Moberg" is written on the back.
900 and 1000 Block of West State Street, Flood in 1940s
Photo of the 900 and 1000 block of West State St. looking east during Rockford flood in the 1940s. "Kent A. Moberg" is written on the back.
900 and 1000 Block of West State Street, Flood in 1940s
Photo of the 900 and 1000 block of West State St. looking east during Rockford flood in the 1940s. "Kent A. Moberg" is written on the back.
900 and 1000 Block of West State Street, Flood in 1940s
Photo of the 900 and 1000 block of West State St. looking east during Rockford flood in the 1940s. "Kent A. Moberg" is written on the back.
900 and 1000 Block of West State Street, Flood in 1940s
Photo of the 900 and 1000 block of West State St. looking east during Rockford flood in the 1940s. "Kent A. Moberg" is written on the back. There is a sign for "New Extra Mileage Tires" in the background.
900 and 1000 Block of West State Street, Flood in 1940s
Photo of the 900 and 1000 block of West State St. looking east during Rockford flood in the 1940s. "Kent A. Moberg" is written on the back.
900 and 1000 Block of West State Street, Flood in 1940s
Photo of the 900 and 1000 block of West State St. looking east during Rockford flood in the 1940s. "Kent A. Moberg" is written on the back.
900 and 1000 Block of West State Street, Flood in 1940s
Photo of the 900 and 1000 block of West State St. looking east during Rockford flood in the 1940s. "Kent A. Moberg" is written on the back.
West State Street Fire, 1910
Photographic postcard of the West State Street fire in 1910.
A House For Sale
A small house with a for sale sign. The address of 202 West State Street printed on the sign is for the Rockford National Bank and Rockford Trust Company building which likely held the mortgage. Dayton E. Packard and his wife are outside sitting in…
A City Connects
Aerial view looking at East State Street and the I-90 Interchange with the Clock Tower Resort at center right. The Clock Tower Resort was built in 1968 and demolished in 2018.
Court Street United Methodist Church
View of West State Street from Church Street. Court Street Methodist Church is at the right. The Second Methodist Episcopal Church was organized January 1852. Construction on a west side church started in 1853 on a lot on the west side of Court…
Rural West State Street
Aerial view of Willwood Cemetery, established in 1921 and dedicated September 24, 1923 on West State Road, which later became 7000 West State Street. It is surrounded by farms and fields.
Rockford's Soldier's Club
The Soldier's Club at West State Street between Main Street and Wyman Street.
Rockford's Soldier's Club
World War I soldiers relax at the Soldier's Club at West State Street between Main Street and Wyman Street.
Armistice Celebration
A crowd of men and women in the 3rd block of West State Street in downtown Rockford celebrating the signing of the Armistice. Two men hold American flags. One man is dressed as Uncle Sam.
Smith Oil Truck at Snow's Crossing.
This Smith Oil truck appears to be refueling airplanes. The photograph was taken at Snow's Crossing, which is now N. 2nd St. as it enters Loves Park IL from Rockford. The 1915 city directory lists the company as being located at 519 W. State St.…
Hassell & Cramer Parade at West State and Main Streets.
Twilight descends and the street lights come on as crowds watch the Hassell and Cramer homecoming parade near the corner of W. State and Main Streets. Busch Jewelry's sign, 213 W. State, is visible near the picture's center. This photograph is part…
Parade Route Turns a Corner.
A photograph taken as the car carrying aviators Bert Hassell and Parker "Shorty" Cramer in their welcome-home parade passes the Rockford Trust Building, turning from West State Street onto Main Street. This photograph is part of a collection of photo…
Hassell & Cramer Parade on West State.
A black and white photograph of a crowded portion of West State Street during the parade to honor Rockford's returning aviators, Bert Hassell and Parker "Shorty" Cramer. The sign for Busch Jewelry, 213 W. State, is visible on the left and the…
Celebrating the Signing of the Armistice.
With "Uncle Sam" and large U.S. flags in the middle, a crowd celebrates the ending of WWI (November 11, 1918). A sign reads "May He Rest in Hell" and United Cigar, at 202 W. State Street, is visible in the background.
Shriners on Parade.
The Shriners in this parade are headed west in the 200 block of West State Street. Note the wooden sidewalks. Businesses seen are Porter's Drug Store and F. A. Freeman Wood Engraver (just left of upper center).
Soldiers and Band in Legion Parade.
A military color guard leads a marching band across the State Street Bridge into the first block of W. State Street in an American Legion parade. The News Tower building in the left background is actually on the east side of the Rock River at 97-99…
Clown Band.
A photograph depicting a clown band in an unidentified parade in the first block of W. State Street. The News Tower building in the left background is actually on the east side of the Rock River at 97-99 E. State Street.
Salute at West State and North Main Streets.
Two uniformed soldiers salute the crowds watching this unidentified parade in front of Ashton's Dry Goods at the corner of W. State and N. Main Streets.
Parade at Corner of State and Main Streets.
A view looking down on a parade at the corner of West State and Main Streets. Ashton Dry Goods Co., 301 W. State, is the building with the awning in the photograph's center top. Porter's Drug Store, 302 W. State, is on the left. The exact date and…
Shriner on a Camel.
In this parade photograph, one Shriner leads a camel carrying another Shriner. The unidentified parade is passing down W. State Street; notice United Cigars in the background, located at 202 W. State. The photo is actually cut from a postcard.
Main Street Parade.
This unknown parade, with onlookers crowding the sidewalks, is on Main Street. The Rockford National Bank sign and clock is on the corner of W. State and Main Streets in the Rockford Trust Building. Also seen in a second story window is the signage…
Caped Riders on Parade.
Several riders on horseback, wearing uniforms and capes, are pictured in an unidentified parade on W. State Street. In the extreme upper right of the photograph are the signs for Hunter Hardware, 407 W. State, and Keig & Stevens Bakery at 405 W.…
West State Street Parade.
A black and white photograph depicting riders on horseback behind a horse-drawn buggy in a parade making its way down W. State Street. On the right is Barrett Bros. (Patrick H. and Michael H.), confectioners located at 409 W. State.
Shriners on Parade.
This group of Shriners is marching down West State Street with their backs to the camera. The building to the right houses E & W Clothing while further up the block (to the left) are Rockford National Bank and the Rockford Life Insurance Co., both in…
Shriners on Parade.
This group of Shriners is marching down West State Street with their backs to the camera. The building to the right houses E & W Clothing while further up the block (to the left) are Rockford National Bank and the Rockford Life Insurance Co., both in…
Rockford Police on Parade.
A black and white photograph depicting an unidentified Rockford parade. The men in uniform with badges are probably Rockford police officers. With band members and a trolley car behind, they are passing Deming's Dry Goods (left), 207-209 W. State…
P. A. Peterson Fife & Drum Corps.
The youngsters in this unidentified parade are making music under a "P.A. Peterson" banner. Behind them is the W. F. Pitney Co. (grocers) at 329 W. State Street.
St. Mary's School in Parade.
The children in this photograph are marching with a St. Mary's School banner. With leis around their necks, the girls wear grass skirts while some of the boys appear to be playing ukuleles. Off to the left of the group is the W. F. Pitney Co.…
Parade at Intersection of State and Main.
A view looking down on a parade at the corner of West State and Main Streets. Ashton Dry Goods Co., 301 W. State, is the building with the awning in the photograph's center top. Porter's Drug Store, 302 W. State, is on the left. The exact date and…
Costumed Children on Parade.
A group of children, wearing what appears to be animal costumes, marches in this unknown parade on West State Street as the onlookers smile and laugh at the incredible cuteness!
Costumed Figures on Parade.
This unidentified Rockford Parade depicts people in robes, turbans, and veils, some carrying a palanquin (in India and the East, a covered litter for one passenger, consisting of a large box carried on two horizontal poles by four or six bearers), in…
Parade Car.
The parade car in this photograph is decorated with U.S. flags and draped in bunting. The woman in white seated in the back is wearing a crown. The automobile is followed by a marching band. The sign on the outside of the building (top left) is for…
The Far East comes to Midwest Parade.
In an unidentified parade in Rockford IL, men wearing white robes and turbans carry a palanquin (in India and the East, a covered litter for one passenger, consisting of a large box carried on two horizontal poles by four or six bearers) in front of…
Illinois American Legion Convention Parade.
With large crowds lining both sides, a train travels in the middle of the street during the Illinois American Legion Convention parade, proclaimed in the banner overhead. Among many businesses seen on the right, the sign for Owens Inc., at 112 W.…
Parade on West State Street.
This black and white photograph shows men marching in an unidentified parade wearing uniforms and fezzes. The building to the right houses E & W Clothing while further up the block (to the left) are Rockford National Bank and the Rockford Life…
Camp Grant Soldiers on Parade.
This black and white photograph depicts rows of Camp Grant soldiers marching before a large crowd on West State Street past the intersection at Main Street. The huge building across the top of the photo is the Rockford Trust Building, housing United…
Police on Parade.
Amid flags flying, police officers and a dog are marching in this scene. This portion of an unidentified parade is on W. State St. with Armstrong's clothing store, 315-319 W. State, and Ashton's Dry Goods store, 301-305 W. State, in the background.
Cowboys on Parade.
Riders in cowboy gear ride horses in this unidentified parade on what appears to be a dirt street. With Hunter Hardware, 407 W. State, and Keig and Stevens Bakery, 405 W. State, on the upper right, this view is taken from the same spot as photo…
Camels on Parade.
Several camels, pulling a wagon in this unknown parade, are seen passing by Hunter Hardware, 407 W. State, and Keig and Stevens Bakery at 405 W. State St.
Parade on West State at Main Street.
This view looks down on a parade at the corner of West State and Main Streets. Ashton Dry Goods Co., 301 W. State, is the building with the awning in the photograph's center top. Porter's Drug Store, 302 W. State, is on the left. The exact nature of…
Costumed Riders on Horseback.
With a trolley car behind, crowds lining both sides of the street, and an automobile and a bicycle to the right, these costumed riders on horseback are passing Hunter Hardware, whose sign is partly visible in the upper right corner, located at 407 W.…