Blackout Covers at the Monson Home
Title
Blackout Covers at the Monson Home
Description
The back door of Howard and Phyllis Monson's home at 2023 Fifteenth Avenue. The windows at the side of the house are covered with dark panels that are clipped to the window frame at the top. These are possibly blackout shielding. During World War II, Rockford, Illinois was a target for air raids and bombings. Blackout drapes and panels kept any light from being seen outside of buildings, allowing people to do things inside at night while eliminating a target to airplanes.
Date
circa 1944
Rights
Midway Village Museum
Type
Still Image
Identifier
2012.7.13
Original Format
Photograph
Physical Dimensions
5" x 6.75"
Collection
Citation
“Blackout Covers at the Monson Home,” Midway Village Museum - Digital Collections, accessed October 10, 2024, https://midwayvillagemuseumdigitalcollections.omeka.net/items/show/4520.