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Aerial View Of Business Section And Rock River
Title:
Aerial View Of Business Section And Rock River
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Aerial view of business section and Rock River bridges as seen from the Amerock Building, Rockford, Illinois.


Tinker Cottage
Title:
Tinker Cottage
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
This Swiss chalet, preserved from the early days of the city, is today one of the unique buildings of the Midwest area. Maintained by Tinker Cottage Association, Inc. and Auxiliary and the Rockford Park District, it houses a valuable collection of early American and European antiques.



Public Library
Title:
Public Library
Rockford (IL), Divided Back PM 1908 Jun-08


Eastern State And Masonic Home
Title:
Eastern State And Masonic Home
Rockford (IL), White Border PM 1932 Apr-08



J. Herman Hallstrom School
Title:
J. Herman Hallstrom School
Rockford (IL), White Border unused


City Hall
Title:
City Hall
Rockford (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused



High School
Title:
High School
Rockford (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused


High School
Title:
High School
Rockford (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906 Sep-01



Memorial Hall
Title:
Memorial Hall
Rockford (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused


River View
Title:
River View
Rockford (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused



Tinker Cottage
Title:
Tinker Cottage
Rockford (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused


Chautauqua Auditorium
Title:
Chautauqua Auditorium
Rockford (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused



East-Side Park
Title:
East-Side Park
Rockford (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused


Fair Ground Park
Title:
Fair Ground Park
Rockford (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused



Waterworks Park
Title:
Waterworks Park
Rockford (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused


Court House
Title:
Court House
Rockford (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused



Swiss Cottage
Title:
Swiss Cottage
Rockford (IL), Linen unused

Description:
The Tinker Cottage is perfect replica of the picturesque chalets of Switzerland and has been a landmark in Rockford for many years. Many rare woods and interesting works of art have made the chalet a place of interest to tourists


Pavilion In Black Hawk Park
Title:
Pavilion In Black Hawk Park
Rockford (IL), Linen PM 1941 Feb-13



Illinois National Guard Armory
Title:
Illinois National Guard Armory
Rockford (IL), Linen unused


Auburn Street Bridge
Title:
Auburn Street Bridge
Rockford (IL), Linen unused



Illinois National Guard Armory
Title:
Illinois National Guard Armory
Rockford (IL), Linen unused


Water Power
Title:
Water Power
Rockford (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906 May-30



Holiday Inn, U. S. Highway 51
Title:
Holiday Inn, U. S. Highway 51
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
U.S. Highway 51 South 11th Street and Samuelson Road Ph: 968-0411 - AC: 815 Swimming Pool - Restaurant - Free TV Cocktail Lounge. Bridal & Exec. Suited Banquet Rooms to 250 Individually Controlled Air Conditioning


Aerial View Of Business Section
Title:
Aerial View Of Business Section
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
This city, located "At The Top" in Illinois, has a population of over 147,370 and is the second largest machine tool center in the world. Situated on both banks of Rock River, it is famous for its numerous parks and playgrounds, more than 160 churches, five hospitals and adequate public and parochial school facilities.



Burpee Center, Rockford College
Title:
Burpee Center, Rockford College
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Burpee Center is the student union at Rockford College, Rockford, Illinois. Its facilities include a main lounge, snack bar, bookstore, game areas, post office, campus newspaper, campus radio station, student government office, rest area for commuting students, television room, music room, and administration offices for the center director and staff.


Henrici's Motor Inn & Restaurant, 7801 East State St
Title:
Henrici's Motor Inn & Restaurant, 7801 East State St
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Motor Inn & Restaurant Dining Room - Coffee Shop - Cocktails - Banquet Rooms - Complete Convention and Meeting Rooms



Howard Colman Library
Title:
Howard Colman Library
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Howard Colman Library at Rockford, College, Rockford, Illinois, contains space for 210,000 volumes and will seat 540 students, 270 at individual carrels. There are also typing areas, an after-hours study room, music and listening rooms, archives, and a rare book room. Photo by Thomas Guschl, Sundstrand Photo Unit.


Time Museum, Clock Tower Inn
Title:
Time Museum, Clock Tower Inn
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
The world's most complicated astronomical clock made between 1958 and 1964 by Rasmus Sornes Clock Tower Inn - Henrici's Restaurant in Rock - ford, Illinois. The Time Museum is a Unique collection established to show the historical development of timekeeping devices from 2000 B.C. to the present day.



Abraham Lincoln Junior High School
Title:
Abraham Lincoln Junior High School
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
One of Rockford's five public High Schools. Built 1925-1926


Holiday Inn, U. S. Highway 51
Title:
Holiday Inn, U. S. Highway 51
Rockford (IL), Chrome PM 1972 Jul-19

Description:
Swimming Pool - Restaurant - free Cocktail Lounge. Bridal & Exec. Suites Banquet Rooms to 250 Individually Controlled Air Conditioning



South Main Street
Title:
South Main Street
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
This new twenty-square-block downtown lighting area was installed at a cost of over $250,000. 336-1,000-watt and 21 - 400-watt mercury vapor luminaries with color-corrected lamps, provide a total candlepower of 4,354,350. Automatically controlled to turn on and off.


The Lobby Lounge Hotel Faust
Title:
The Lobby Lounge Hotel Faust
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
The lobby lounge, hotel Faust Rockford Illinois



Burpee Center, Rockford College
Title:
Burpee Center, Rockford College
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Burpee Center is the hub of activities at Rock-ford College, Rockford, Illinois. It includes recreational facilities, offices for campus publications, and radio station, book store, snack bar, area for commuting students, coffee house, two large dining rooms, several administrative offices and attractive lounges. Photo by Thomas Guschl, Sundstrand Photo Unit.


Campus Towers, 505-515 Seminary St.,
Title:
Campus Towers, 505-515 Seminary St.,
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Rockford Housing Authority Low Cost Rental apartments for the elderly. 208 apartments in each tower. The air-conditioned ground floors have lounges, pottery, sewing and woodworking shops, recreation rooms and offices. Initial funds for program, Community Services and program staff provided by Older Americans Act.



The Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Title:
The Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
The Church Beautiful, contains a wood carving of DaVinci's Last Supper by Alois Lang, actor and wood carver of Aberammergau, Austria. Altar window contains replica of Thorwaldsen's Christ. This church has one of the largest congregations in the city.


View From Girder Bridge
Title:
View From Girder Bridge
Rockford (IL), Divided Back PM 1910 May-23



Church
Title:
Church
Rockford (IL), Real Photo unused


United States Post Office And Federal Building
Title:
United States Post Office And Federal Building
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused



Nelson Hotel
Title:
Nelson Hotel
Rockford (IL), Divided Back PM 1909


Bird's Eye View Camp Grant
Title:
Bird's Eye View Camp Grant
Rockford (IL), White Border unused

Description:
Accommodations for about 40,000 soldiers are provided. 200 soldiers live in a barrack.



Winnebago County Court House
Title:
Winnebago County Court House
Rockford (IL), White Border PM 1916


Moonlight On Rock River From Country Club
Title:
Moonlight On Rock River From Country Club
Rockford (IL), White Border PM 1916



Christian Science Church
Title:
Christian Science Church
Rockford (IL), Divided Back unused


Swedish Free Church
Title:
Swedish Free Church
Rockford (IL), Divided Back PM 1911



Emanuel Episcopal Church
Title:
Emanuel Episcopal Church
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
One of the many beautiful churches of the city


Second Congregational Church
Title:
Second Congregational Church
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Original Church founded 1849. Present church built 1891. Gordon Chapel addition completed 1950. Membership 3200, one of the largest in the country.



St. Mary's Catholic Church
Title:
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
The cornerstone of this beautiful church was laid 1885. The first Catholic Church on the West side of Rock River


Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Title:
Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Organized in 1852. First Church built in one hundred block North Court Street, dedicated 1854. Present church completed in 1887 and in 1917 the institutional building was added. Membership about 3200.



Westminster Presbyterian Church
Title:
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Original Church founded 1856. Present building located at 3000 Rural Street, completed in 1951.


The Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Title:
The Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
The Church Beautiful. Contains a wood carving of DaVinci's Last Supper by Alois Lang, actor and wood carver of Aberammergau, Austria. Altar window contains replica of Thorwaldsen's Christ. This church has one of the largest congregations in the city.



Swedish American Hospital
Title:
Swedish American Hospital
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
The hospital was built in 1918, and additions added several times, the latest one in 1950-51. One of Rockford's fine modern hospitals.


Greetings From Rockford
Title:
Greetings From Rockford
Rockford (IL), Linen unused

Description:
Key To View On Other Side:- R - Court House. O - John Hall Sherratt Library. C - Illinois National Guard Armory. K - Rose Arbor In Sinnissippi Park. F - Black Hawk Monument. O - Post Office. R - Pavilion at Sinnissippi Park. D - Entrance to Black Hawk Park



Pavilion In Black Hawk Park
Title:
Pavilion In Black Hawk Park
Rockford (IL), Linen unused


Nelson Hotel
Title:
Nelson Hotel
Rockford (IL), Linen unused

Description:
From its inception, Rockford has been a manufacturing center of greatly diversified industries. The list of made-in-Rockford products number over 6,000 items. Its growth and traffic has necessitated sufficient hotels, of which Hotel Nelson is among the finest. the city is well equipped to handle its many visitors.



Winnebago County Court House
Title:
Winnebago County Court House
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Erected in 1878


Greetings From Rockford
Title:
Greetings From Rockford
Rockford (IL), Linen unused

Description:
Rockford, founded in 1834, is the third largest city in the state of Illinois. Population more than 85,000. Noted for its machine tool and furniture industries. Just a few miles south of Rockford is one of the finest military camps in the U. S. A. camp Grant.



Greetings From Rockford
Title:
Greetings From Rockford
Rockford (IL), Linen unused

Description:
Key to Views On Other Side:- R - Court House O - John Hall Sherratt Library C - Illinois National Guard Armory K - Rose Arbor in Sinnissippi Park F - Black Hawk Monument O - Post Office R - Pavilion at Sinnissippi Park D - Entrance to Black Hawk Park


Tinker Cottage
Title:
Tinker Cottage
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
This Swiss chalet, preserved from the early days of the city, is today one of the unique buildings of the Midwest area. Maintained by Tinker Cottage Association, Inc., and Auxiliary and the Rockford Park District, it houses a valuable collection of early American and European antiques.



Rose Arbor In Sinnissippi Park
Title:
Rose Arbor In Sinnissippi Park
Rockford (IL), Linen unused


East Side Senior High School
Title:
East Side Senior High School
Rockford (IL), Linen unused

Description:
This school is a sister to the West Side Senior High School. Recently completed at a cost of $1,250,000, it is equipped to accommodate 2,000 students. Its features include gymnasium, auditorium, swimming pool with underwater lights, rifle range, cafeteria and Little Theatre.



Tinker Swiss Cottage
Title:
Tinker Swiss Cottage
Rockford (IL), Linen PM 1946


Nelson Hotel
Title:
Nelson Hotel
Rockford (IL), Linen unused

Description:
From its inception, Rockford has been a manufacturing center of greatly diversified industries. The list of made-in-Rockford products number over 6,000 items. Its growth and traffic has necessitated sufficient hotels, of which Hotel Nelson is among the finest. The city is well equipped to handle its many visitors.



Swiss Cottage
Title:
Swiss Cottage
Rockford (IL), Linen unused

Description:
The Tinker Cottage is perfect replica of the picturesque chalets of Switzerland and has been a land mark in Rockford for many years. Many rare woods and interesting works of art have made the chalet a place of interest to tourists


Illinois Boat And Dock
Title:
Illinois Boat And Dock
Rockford (IL), Divided Back PM 1911



Main Street
Title:
Main Street
Rockford (IL), Divided Back PM 1911


Bluffs And Lagoon At Black Hawk Park
Title:
Bluffs And Lagoon At Black Hawk Park
Rockford (IL), Linen unused

Description:
Third largest of Rockford's 57 parks, lying along picturesque Rock River with shady curving drives, picnicking in the open with tables and fireplaces, large shelter house with fireplace, baseball diamond - one of the most popular parks.



Sweden House Lodge
Title:
Sweden House Lodge
Rockford (IL), Chrome PM 1981

Description:
High above the city of Rockford, Illinois E. edge on HWY. U. S. 20- 3 Mi. W. of 1-90. A privately owned 107 room ultra modern Lodge of Swedish architecture featuring a beautiful blend of woods and stone by Swedish tradesman. Rooms all of Swedish tradition. Year 'round pool. Home of the famous Sweden. House Inn Restaurant. PHONE: 815-398-4130


Quality Motel Midtown, East State & Longwood Streets
Title:
Quality Motel Midtown, East State & Longwood Streets
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused



Harlam Park
Title:
Harlam Park
Rockford (IL), Divided Back PM 1909 Jul-06


Rockford College
Title:
Rockford College
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Founded in 1849. Campus overlooking Rock River is a place of beauty, shaded by spreading oak and elm trees. Residence Halls open to women only, but many classes for both men and women. Liberal arts college, non-denominational.



La Fayette Hotel, 411 Mulberry St.,
Title:
La Fayette Hotel, 411 Mulberry St.,
Rockford (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
One of Rockford's many fine hotels


Greetings From Rockford
Title:
Greetings From Rockford
Rockford (IL), Linen unused

Description:
Rockford, founded in 1834, is the third largest city in the state of Illinois. Population more than 85,000. Noted for its machine tool and furniture industries. Just a few miles south of Rockford is one of the finest military camps in the U. S. A., camp Grant.



Public Library
Title:
Public Library
Rockford (IL), Linen unused


Abraham Lincoln Junior High School
Title:
Abraham Lincoln Junior High School
Rockford (IL), Linen unused

Description:
One of Rockford's three Junior high schools costing $1,250,000 and accommodating 2,000 students has swimming poll and gymnasium, modern in every respect.





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