urban renewal

Source:  Rockford Register-Republic Sept. 28, 1971

“Condemnation action authorized to clear way for urban renewal”

Luther Center is the black building silhouetted in photo at right end of photo,

Condemned:  Acousticon of Rockford hearing aids, 100 W. State; Augie Miller, tailor, far left and 9 apartments over, 100 1/2 W. State St.; Women’s Christian Temperance Union Reading Room, 2nd left (2nd floor) 102 W. State St.; Telephone Answering Exchange Building, Holtey Personnel, Cherry Valley Sign Co., Janco Industrial, Rockford Auction Service, Lystads Inc. exterminators, 104 West State St.; Vacant, 106 W. State St; Ugent Fur dealers, 108 W. State St., Owens Inc. men’s clothing, 112 West State St.; Camera Craft Inc photography supplies, 114 W. State St.; King Beef Inc., 116 W. State St.; Anger’s Jewelry and Gift Shop, 118 W. State St.; Lelewer Stores for Men, 120 W. State St.;  Rowland’s Jewelry Co., 122 W. State St.; Bowman Shoe Co., 124 W. State St.     Wyman St. Intersects