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Details of the Fordham Dam
This photograph shows details of the Fordham Dam on the Rock River.
Construction of Sears.
A depiction showing sidewalk and utility construction for the Sears building project in front of the Illinois National Guard Armory (right), which was next door and just south of Sears. Notice Albert Carlson Used Cars, 612 N. Main Street, on the…
Construction of Sears.
This view looks across N. Main Street at the Sears building and workers at the curb in front of the store's parking lot at 711 N. Main Street.
Construction of Sears.
This photograph captures the emerging west facade of the Sears building facing Main Street at 711 N. Main.
Construction of Sears.
This photograph looks north along Main Street toward the Sears store (right), 711 N. Main Street, under construction.
Fordham Dam detail
A photograph showing an inlet of the Rock River at the Fordham Dam.
Fordham Dam
Men and machines are seen at the edge of the icy Rock River during work on the Fordham Dam.
Detail view at Fordham Dam
A view of the bank of the Rock Rive at Fordham Dam.
Construction of Sears.
This photograph, looking across N. Main Street, depicts the west facade of the Sears store under construction. Note the Sears Roebuck sign in front of the bare trees to the left of the building.
Construction of Fordham Dam
A photograph depicting a portion of the Fordham Dam on the Rock River
Fordham Dam Section
Fordham Dam on the Rock River.
Construction of Fordham Dam.
A completed pipe flume is in place for supplying emergency water. For a view from the opposite direction, see photo 2012.16.8.
Sabrooke Station, Harrison Ave.
The washout of this spur track was caused by flood waters from Sahlstrom property. In this photograph, workers are undertaking repairs.
Unknown Office.
This very faded, sepia-toned photograph depicts an unknown business office with several men working at their desks. For an additional and better view, see photo 2016.1.24a.
Woman at a Barber-Colman Textile Machine.
This woman works at a textile machine at the Barber-Colman Company in the 1960s.
Worker with Spooling Machine.
A woman works with spools of thread at the Barber-Colman Company.
Herrick Family Parlor
Possibly the parlor of Mr. Charles Herrick at 420 South Third Street. The fireplace screen protects the room from flying embers. The ceiling light is powered by gas. The paintings at each side of the fireplace are hanging from a picture rail, which…
Wallpaper
Possibly the home of Mr. Charles Herrick at 420 South Third Street with a view into the parlor. Wallpaper was used in the most important and public rooms of the house. During the mid to late 1800s, mass production techniques lowered the cost of…
Public Space in a House
The home of Alexander and Venetia R. Walker at 410 South Third Street showing the intersection of three rooms, possibly the parlor, sitting room and front hall.
Dining Room
Possibly the home of Mr. Charles Herrick at 420 South Third Street. A view of the staircase to the second floor and an open doorway to the dining room where the wall to wall carpet stops. The dining room has a bare wood floor.
Parlor Fireplace
Possibly the home of Mr. Charles Herrick at 420 South Third Street. The parlor features a highly decorative fireplace. The mirror over the fireplace helps to make the room seem larger.
Piano for Entertaining
Possibly the home of Mr. Charles Herrick at 420 South Third Street. The piano is in a room between the parlor and the dining room. The ceiling light is powered by gas.
Doorway Passages
Possibly the home of Mr. Charles Herrick at 420 South Third Street. The piano is out of view at the left near the door opening to the parlor. The center door leads to the front hall and the door at right leads to the dining room.
The Entry Hall
Possibly the home of Mr. Charles Herrick at 420 South Third Street. The front hall staircase with the parlor to the right.
Walker Parlor
The home of Alexander and Venetia R. Walker at 410 South Third Street. The parlor with a highly decorative fireplace, gas light fixtures, a picture rail to support framed art, and lace curtains at the window. The mirror over the fireplace calls…
Blanche Walker's Bedroom
Blanche Walker's bedroom at 410 South Third Street. Bedrooms were private rooms in the nineteenth century home. The curtains are not as fancy as the ones used in the parlor.
Blanche Walker's Bedroom
Blanche Walker's bedroom at 410 South Third Street. The walls are plain as wallpaper was generally used only in the public rooms of the house.
Walker Sitting Room
The home of Alexander and Venetia R. Walker at 410 South Third Street. Possibly a sitting room next to the parlor. The parlor is the more formal of the two rooms. An animal skin rug is laying across the threshold between two rooms.
Walker Sitting Room
The home of Alexander and Venetia R. Walker at 410 South Third Street. Possibly a sitting room. The doorway at right leads to the front hall. It is possible that a large mirror is at left with the same woodwork frame as the doorways.
Walker Front Hall
Front hall of the Alexander and Venetia R. Walker home at 410 South Third Street. The parlor opens off this room, keeping guests in the public areas of the house.
Walker Dining Room
Dining room in the home of Alexander and Venetia R. Walker at 410 South Third Street. The highly decorative fireplace indicates that this is a public space. The cabinets store and display serving dishes.
A Room for a Wedding
The home of Alexander and Venetia R. Walker at 410 South Third Street. Possibly a sitting room. Blanche Walker and H. Stanton Burpee were married in front of the windows on June 9, 1897.
Cozy Corner at the Walker House
A room in the home of Alexander and Venetia R. Walker at 410 South Third Street. This may be a private sitting room for family members to relax. A cozy corner is against the wall. The Victorian cozy corner usually featured a couch or broad seat,…
Bedroom at the Wheeler Home
A bedroom in the Willard Wheeler home at 228 South First Street. Wallpaper used in a bedroom during the nineteenth century usually meant that it was the master bedroom.
Victorian Cozy Corner
Cozy corner at the Willard Wheeler home 228 South First Street. Cozy corners were popular 1880 - 1920 as oriental patterns and items became more easily available in America. The cozy corner has a broad seat or couch and many large pillows covered…
The Wheeler Home
The parlor or dining room at the Willard Wheeler home at 228 South First Street.
Wheeler Sitting Room
A sitting room at the Willard Wheeler home, 228 South First Street. Tassels and fabrics were an important part of decorating rooms during the late nineteenth century.
Wheeler Parlor
Parlor at the Willard Wheeler home, 228 South First Street.
Wheeler Parlor
Parlor at the Willard Wheeler home, 228 South First Street. At left is the corner of a piano. A dog rests on the rug in the doorway.
Wheeler Sitting Room
Sitting room at the Willard Wheeler home, 228 South First Street.
Wheeler Sitting Room
Sitting room at the Willard Wheeler home, 228 South First Street. The doorway in the foreground is draped with fabric lined with tassels. This fabric can be dropped to cover the entire entrance and provide some privacy inside the room.
Wheeler Home Sitting Room
A corner of the sitting room at the Willard Wheeler home, 228 South First Street. The draped fabric at the left could be dropped to provide some privacy. An unidentified woman sits at the desk with papers.
Bill from Herrick and Arnold
Bill of sale to C.I. Horsman from Herrick and Arnold for repairing and maintaining tools.
Right of Way for the Rockford Central Railroad
Article of Agreement between Mary Morgan and Smith Jenks for right of way for the Rockford Central Railroad Company.
Right of Way for the Rockford Central Railroad
Article of Agreement between Mary Morgan and Giles Pronson for right of way for the Rockford Central Railroad Company.
Right of Way for the Rockford Central Railroad
Article of Agreement between Mary Morgan and N. D. Keeler for right of way for the Rockford Central Railroad Company. The agreement includes accommodations for safe passage of cattle.
Right of Way for the Rockford Central Railroad
Article of Agreement between Mary Morgan and L. B. Bradley for right of way for the Rockford Central Railroad Company through his orchard and pasture.
Rockford Central Railroad Subscriptions
Subscription list, blank, for the Rockford Central Railroad Company as directed by the Board of Directors.
Margaret Lewis, Right of Way for Rockford Central Railroad
Agreement between Mary Morgan and [Margaret] Lewis, Rockford for right of way to Rockford Central Railroad Company - unsigned.
Peter Mabre, Right of Way for Rockford Central Railroad
Agreement between Mary Morgan and Peter Mabre, Roscoe for right of way for Rockford Central Railroad Company.