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A Crowd at the Downtown Pedestrian Mall
A crowd of people gathered on the West State Street portion of the Downtown Mall, looking west.
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.C. Burpee Furniture
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman, from A.C. Burpee, Dealer in Furniture, 108-110 State Street, West End. Includes purchase of chairs, a mattress, and hall stand.
A.C. Burpee Furniture
Receipt for payment by Mrs. C.I. Horsman to A.C. Burpee, furniture, upholstery, and undertaker. 110 West State Street.
Aerial of the Winnebago County Courthouse
An Aerial view of the 1878 Winnebago County Courthouse at 400 West State Street and surrounding area.
American Legion Parade on West State Street.
With a large crowd on the sidewalk in the first block of W. State St., a group of women is seen marching in the American Legion parade. The Rockford newspaper News Tower building, constructed in 1930 at 99 E. State, can be seen to the left in this…
American Legion Parade.
The baton-wielding drum major leads this parade into the first block of W. State Street. The Rockford newspaper News Tower building, constructed in 1930 at 99 E. State, can be seen to the left in this photograph and is actually across the Rock River…
An Alley at the 300 Block of West State Street
Alley from West State Street, 300 block, looking north, September 1978.
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.
Ashton Building, Rockford, Ill.
Corner building with street car and horse and buggies in the streets.
Ashton's on West State Street.
A view of downtown Rockford showing Ashton's Dry Goods Store, 301-305 W. State Street, at the corner of W. State and N. Main Streets.
Ashton's.
A view of Ashton's building on the corner of N. Main and W. State Streets in downtown Rockford.
Atwood Avenue
Atwood Avenue looking north toward West State Street.
Automobile in Legion Parade.
There appears to be a person at the rear of the automobile in this photograph who is turned toward the crowd as the car approaches Field & Co., a ladies ready-to-wear shop, at 120 W. State Street. The back of the photo claims this is an American…
Bill from Hamlyn and Stocking, Meat Dealers
Bill of sale to Mrs. C.I. Horsman from Hamlyn and Stocking, dealers in meats, 306 State Street, West Rockford.
Bill from Hamlyn and Stocking, Meat Dealers
Bill of sale to Mrs. C.I. Horsman from Hamlyn and Stocking, dealers in meats, 306 State Street, West Rockford.
Bill from I.A. Leonard, for Fruit
Bill of sale to Mrs. C.I. Horsman from I.A. Leonard, grocer, 329 West State Street, for fruit and cream.
Block and Kuhl Company.
A black and white nighttime photograph depicting the B & K, Block and Kuhl, Company, which was located at 315 W. State Street from 1950 to 1959 and at 516-518 E. State Street from 1960 and after.
Bolender's Jewelry Store
330 West State Street, Bolender's Jewelry Store
Bolender's Jewelry Store
Bolender's Jewelry, 330 West State Street
Bridle Repairs by Elka Smith
Bill of Sale to Mrs. C.I. Horsman from Elka Smith, dealer in harness, bridles. Whips, collars, halters, etc., 505 West State Street. Bill for repair to bridles and straps.
Brown's Hall.
This photograph is part of a collection of mounted book or newspaper photos. The street scene in this photo depicts West State Street showing Brown's Hall under construction in about 1855. Notice "Central Drugstore" in the lower right portion.
Buying Fasteners and Hand tools
to Mrs. Mary Morgan from Day, Woodruff and Company, dealers in hardware, 318 West State Street, for nails, screws and hand tools.
C. Lander and Company Groceries
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from C. Lander and Company, grocer, formerly Thompson and Griggs. 306 1-2 West State Street.
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.
Camera Craft
Camera Craft store at 311 West State Street
Camera Craft
Camera Craft store at 114 West State Street
Camp Grant Parade - Soldiers and Nurses.
A black and white depiction of the intersection of West State and Wyman Streets showing soldiers and nurses from Camp Grant. United Cigar, 202 W. State, is visible at top left.
Camp Grant Parade.
A black and white photograph taken near the crowded intersection of West State and Wyman Street appears to be citizens marching behind a large U.S. flag. H. H. Waldo (a commercial establishment selling wall paper, window shades, pictures and picture…
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…
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.…
Carriage and Wagon repairs
Bill of sale to Mrs. C.I. Horsman from Reeves and Dunphy, Carriage and Wagon manufacturers, West State Street
Catholic Social Services
Catholic Social Services. 921 West State Street. Formerly St. Thomas High School.
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.
Chandlers and Humphrey Jewelers
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from Chandlers and Humphrey, Dealers in Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver Ware and Fancy Goods. No. 54 West State Street
Circus Parade.
The elephants and their riders depicted in this photograph are making their way along W. State Street, passing by the Keig & Stevens Bakery, 405 W. State, and Hunter Hardware at 407 W. State.
City Hall
This card is in a booklet stamped "Souvenir Letter: Views of Rockford, Ill." This depicts the City Hall's three-story structure with a clock tower.
Clark Printing Company.
This very faded, sepia-toned photograph depicts men and women working at Clark Printing Co., 100 W. State Street.
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.
Cole and Day, Grocers
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.
Coliseum, Rockford, Ill.
The light-colored structure of this theater, with its vertical sign proclaiming "Coliseum," was located at 913-923 West State Street.
Concert on West State Street
Outdoor concert in front of United Bank, 120 West State Street.
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 Luther Center 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.
Concert on West State Street
Concert on the Downtown Mall, 300 block of West State Street, looking east.
Construction of the Public Safety Building
West State Street construction site for the Public Safety Building and surrounding buildings. The church in background is St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Construction of United Bank Building
Construction site for United Bank, 120 West State Street. The Charles V. Weise Company is visible in the back.
Corner of West State and Main Streets.
This view looks east down West State Street; the Rock River is seen in the middle distance. The buildings on the left include the Golden Eagle Clothing House, C. F. Henry & Co., and Atkinson Tailoring Co. The first building far right is John R.…
Corner State and Main, "Rockford Hub", Rockford, Illinois.
From West State Street looking north on Main Street: on the left, Rockford Dry Goods Co., Kress', and the Coronado Theatre in the distance; Mason's, Doran's, and the Palace Theatre on the right.