View of the Southeast Part of Water Power from the East Side.
Title
View of the Southeast Part of Water Power from the East Side.
Description
This reproduction photograph looks from the east side of the Rock River across to Rockford's west side. The Water Power district allowed industry to flourish and grow. The photo's center shows the N. C. Thompson Agricultural Works, manufacturers of agricultural implements, listed in the 1877 city directory as being located at 642 S. Main St. This plant was later used by the Woodward Governor Company early in its formation.
Date
circa late 19th century
Rights
Midway Village Museum
Format
jpeg
Type
Still Image
Identifier
2007.1.33
Original Format
Photograph
Physical Dimensions
8" x 10"
Citation
“View of the Southeast Part of Water Power from the East Side.,” Midway Village Museum - Digital Collections, accessed April 19, 2024, https://midwayvillagemuseumdigitalcollections.omeka.net/items/show/2671.