Four people pose outside the "Giant" barber and tobacco shop, which also served as a residence, at 1616 W. State Street. A giant barber pole is on the extreme left of the porch.
The 100 block of West State Street in downtown Rockford. Visible are J.M. Ugent Fine Furs, Rowland's Jewelry Company, and the Anger's Jewelry Clock. A bus is at the curb.
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…
200 block of West State Street - located in the Northeast State and Main Historic District. Subway Restaurant (in the Richardson Building) and Four Squires are visible.
South side of the 200 and 300 blocks of West State Street looking east including J.C. Penney, D.J. Stewart and the Rockford Trust Building. The News Tower is in the background at left.
2300-2400 West State Street. One Stop Pharmacy, Po-Jo Pacemaker. Taken from south side looking east-northeast at the north side of State Street, east of Johnston Avenue.
2300-2400 West State Street. One Stop Pharmacy, Po-Jo Pacemaker, Mitchell TV. Taken from the southeast corner of State Street and Johnston Avenue, looking east.
2700 block of West State Street looking west-northwest from the southwest corner of Day Avenue and West State Street. Handyman's Hardware, dentist Dr. Robert Ross-Shannon, and the vacant building that was First Church of the Brethren are visible.
Looking east from the 300 block of West State Street. Visible are Angers Jewelry, Mutual Loans, D.J. Stewart's, J.C. Penney, the Rockford Store, Bolender's, and Osco Drug. A taxi and city bus are parked at the curbs.
Small part of the West State Street portion of the Downtown Mall looking south down the alley in the middle of the 300 block. It includes a partial view of J.C. Penney and Carnaby Square.
The impressively ornate courthouse building bordered by West State, Elm, North Church, and North Court Streets. Notice the horse and buggies in the street.
500 block of West State Street before construction of the Public Safety Building. The main feature is the front of the Davis Furniture Store at 510-514 West State Street.
The 500 block of West State Street, north side before demolition for construction of the Rockford Mass Transit District transit center. Signs for Stern's and Judo are visible.
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.
Bill of sale to Mrs. C.I. Horsman from Hamlyn and Stocking, dealers in meats, poultry, etc., 306 State Street, West Rockford. Bill for steak, roast beef, and chicken.
Bill of Sale to Mrs. C.I. Horsman from Cole and Day, dealers in groceries, wooden and willow ware, crockery, glassware, etc. 307 West State Street. Bill for cod, sugar, lemons, eggs, coffee, tea and more.
Bill of Sale to Mrs. C.I. Horsman from Cole and Day, dealers in groceries, wooden and willow ware, crockery, glassware, etc. 307 West State Street. Bill for cocoa, corn, tomatoes, lemons, butter, coffee, tea and more.
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.