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Winnebago County Courthouse
This photograph of the Winnebago County Courthouse looks southeast from West State Street. The courthouse collapsed during construction in 1877 and was rebuilt according to the original design. The courthouse was bordered by West State Street, S.…
Spanish-American War Enlistees Parade
This parade of Company H enlistees marches west on West State Street in front of the D. F. Sullivan Jewelers building,crossing the Wyman Street intersection. The Spanish-American War lasted from April to August 1898. Note the Golden Eagle Clothing…
Winnebago County Courthouse
This photograph of the Winnebago County Courthouse looks southeast from West State Street. The courthouse collapsed during construction in 1877 and was rebuilt according to the original design. The courthouse was bordered by West State Street, S.…
Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Banner at South Main and West State Streets
The GAR (Grand Army of the Republic, the Union in the Civil War) Banner hangs at the corner of South Main and West State Streets looking northeast. GAR was founded on April 6, 1866, on the principles of Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty. (Reference -…
Rockford Parade
Circus wagons proceed east, passing the 400 block of West State street at the intersection with Church Street toward downtown Rockford. The Interurban rails are clearly present. Note businesses along the route: T. N. Miller, MD, at 401 W State and W.…
Rockford Parade
A large group of uniformed men proceed west on West State Street crossing Main Street. The uniformed group appears to be members of the Masonic Knights Templar. Note businesses along the route: Porters Drug Store, 302 W. State; and Skinner Tailor,…
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church, Rockford, Ill.
This black and white photograph displays the church's three-arched entranceway with circular stained glass above. The building is located at West State Street and North Hinkley Avenue.
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church, Rockford, Illinois
Colorized rendition portraying the church building at West State Street and North Hinkley Avenue with its sculpted and well-maintained landscape. On the back: "In Rockford, there are churches representing every denomination, church buildings…
St. Patrick's Church and School, Rockford, Ill.
A black and white photograph of the church and school at West State Street and Royal Avenue. What look to be 1930s-1940s automobiles are parked at the curbs.
State Street Evangelical Church, Rockford, Ill.
This black and white photograph shows the church, located at West State Street and North Sunset Avenue.
Mendelssohn Hall, Rockford, Ill.
This color rendering depicts Rockford's Mendelssohn Hall, located here at 513 West State Street, home of many civic musical events, recitals, and concerts.
Coliseum, Rockford, Ill.
The light-colored structure of this theater, with its vertical sign proclaiming "Coliseum," was located at 913-923 West State Street.
3705, Court House, Rockford, Ill.
The impressively ornate courthouse building bordered by West State, Elm, North Church, and North Court Streets. Notice the horse and buggies in the street.
Court House, Rockford, Ill. - 56.
The imposing courthouse with beautiful grounds bounded by West State, Elm, North Church, and North Court Streets. Note the early automobiles parked at the curb. For a similar view, see postcard 85.109(I).295.
West State Street, Looking East, Rockford, Ill.
West State Street is to the left, looking east to the Rock River, and the courthouse building is to the right.
Winnebago County Court House, Rockford, Ill.
This black and white photograph is looking southwest across West State Street at the Winnebago County Court House in Rockford's downtown district.
Rockford, Ill., Court House.
A color rendering showing the court house building and its grounds with horse and buggies on West State Street in front.
Winnebago County Court House, Rockford, Ill.
A beautiful color depiction of the Winnebago County Court House in Rockford's downtown district surrounded by trees. Note the early automobile parked in front on West State Street.
Court House, Rockford, Ill.
A color photograph showing the court house with a few people on the sidewalk and West State Street shared by an early automobile (left) and a horse and buggy (right).
Court House, Rockford, Ill.
This grainy black and white photograph displays the court house with a couple of pedestrians strolling by on West State Street in front of the building.
Winnebago County Court House, Rockford, Ill.
The court house building is seen here with verdant grounds and horse and buggies on West State Street in front.
Court House, Rockford, Ill.
A color rendering that depicts the court house building with the wide expanse of West State Street in front. There appear to be horse and wagons, possibly buggies and people, to the left.
Court House, Rockford, Ill., 4-186.
This black and white photograph looks south across West State Street with a head-on, full frontal view of the stately court house with its pillared entrance.
Court House, Rockford, Ill.
A black and white photograph of the court house with two curving staircases, left and right, leading up to the huge arched entrance that faces West State Street.
Court House, Rockford, Ill.
A color rendering of the impressive court house building and the surrounding tree-lined grounds. Benches face West State Street in front.
Winnebago County Court House, Rockford, Illinois.
A color photograph showing the court house across West State Street. Notice the stoplight and the streetlamp over the intersection.
John R. Porter & Co. Drugstore.
Six men stand in the doorway of the business, identified as (right to left): A. Collins; M. Barrett; J.R. Porter; R.C. Rowland; Samuel Norton; H.C. Porter. On the doorway to the right is a sign that reads "Doctor Chings," which is probably Doctor…
First Bank.
This photograph is part of a collection of mounted book or newspaper photos. This photo depicts the First Bank, which opened in 1848 on West State Street.
Main Street.
This photograph is part of a collection of mounted book or newspaper photos. This photo shows Main Street looking north from State Street.
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.
Porter's Corner.
This photograph is part of a collection of mounted book or newspaper photos. This photo shows Porter's Corner at 308 West State Street, a corner where, for many years, a drug store stood, later to be replaced by D. J. Stewart's and Stewart Square.
Second Bank.
This photograph is part of a collection of mounted book or newspaper photos. This photo depicts the Second National Bank. The building was erected about 1843 at the southeast corner of West State and Main Streets. The bank itself was established in…
Nordstrom Millinery Store.
A photograph of Nordstrom Millinery Store, displaying its vast array of fashionable women's hats. At this time, Nordstrom's was located at 114 West State Street. Also see photo 88.122.375.
Gazette Building.
This is a reproduction photograph of the Gazette Office building at the northwest corner of West State and Main Streets, showing pedestrians on the sidewalk and horse-drawn wagons in the dirt street.
Rockford Insurance Company.
A very sepia-toned and stained photograph showing the Rockford Insurance Company at the southeast corner of West State and Main Streets.
Owens Town and Country Shop.
This black and white photograph shows Owens Town and Country Shop, 110-112 W. State Street, with its brightly lit display windows at night.
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.
Luby & McNeary Store.
This black and white photograph shows the display window of the Luby & McNeary clothing store at 322 W. State Street.The store closed in 1952.
"Giant" Barber and Tobacco Shop.
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.
Forest City National Bank.
A color photograph showing the corner building that was the Forest City National Bank at 401-403 West State Street.
Harold's.
Black and white photograph of Harold's at 571 W. State Street.
State Street, Just West of the Rock River.
Black and white photograph showing the north side of West State Street, just west of the Rock River across the State Street Bridge. Businesses depicted (left to right) include the Palm Theater (marquee reads "Dick Barthelness in Shore Leave"), the…
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.…
West State and Main Streets.
A panel view depicting busy West State from its intersection with Main Street. The large building on the right is Rockford Insurance Company.
West State and Main Streets Looking West.
With a streetcar in the center of the dirt road, H. H. Waldo and Rockford Business College can be seen on the left, and a dry goods store is on the right.
West State Street Looking Northwest from Main Street.
A view looking at the block from the northwest side of the intersection of West State and Main Streets with Rockford Insurance Company on the corner (right). For an additional depiction, see photo 2011.1.85.
West State Street.
This view depicts a busy street lined with many horse-drawn buggies and wagons. The Forest City Insurance Co. and Atkinson Tailoring Co., 209 W. State, are on the right.
West State Street Near Wyman Street.
This photograph shows the south side of West State near Wyman Street. The Gazette Building, housing the newspaper offices and Steam Printing above, is seen next to E. C. Prouty Boots and Shoes with Dentist Bryant Kerr above. See also photo 83.45.102.
West State Street Near Wyman Street.
This photograph shows the south side of West State near Wyman Street. The Gazette Building, housing the newspaper offices and Steam Printing above, is seen next to E. C. Prouty Boots and Shoes with Dentist Bryant Kerr above. See also photo 83.45.98.
West State Street, 100 Block.
A view of the north side of West State Street's 100 block. Businesses depicted include (left to right): the Rockford Academy, Rockford National Bank, and Forest City Tailoring Co.