Blackout Covers at the Monson Home

Blackout Covers at the Monson Home

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.

circa 1944

Midway Village Museum

Still Image

2012.7.13

Photograph

5" x 6.75"