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A captivating podcast dedicated to unveiling the rich and diverse history of Elgin, Illinois. Each episode brings to life fascinating stories and lesser-known anecdotes from Elgin’s past. Whether you’re a history buff or simply curious about local heritage, this podcast offers an immersive journey into the events, people, and places that have shaped Elgin over the years.
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Вміст надано Elgin History Museum. Весь вміст подкастів, включаючи епізоди, графіку та описи подкастів, завантажується та надається безпосередньо компанією Elgin History Museum або його партнером по платформі подкастів. Якщо ви вважаєте, що хтось використовує ваш захищений авторським правом твір без вашого дозволу, ви можете виконати процедуру, описану тут https://uk.player.fm/legal.
A captivating podcast dedicated to unveiling the rich and diverse history of Elgin, Illinois. Each episode brings to life fascinating stories and lesser-known anecdotes from Elgin’s past. Whether you’re a history buff or simply curious about local heritage, this podcast offers an immersive journey into the events, people, and places that have shaped Elgin over the years.
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How did Elgin get its name? This echo from May 29, 1983 will answer that important question.
Are you a Butter fan? Or maybe you prefer Butterine? There's a place for both in Elgin history. Tune into this echo from May 22, 1983 for the better butter facts.
Thousands of students have attended Abbott Middle School on the west side. As Abbott nears its end, let's talk about its beginning. School is in session; tune in to this echo from October 18, 1982.
Elgin was once the home of a renowned manufacturer of decorative make-up compacts. Learn more about Elgin American in this echo from April 24, 2005.
Allan Pinkerton, of the Pinkerton Detective Agency, has several local ties. This echo from April 25, 1999 will give you the facts, and some of the mysteries.
The Lords Park Zoo has delighted visitors since 1895. Learn more about it's history in this echo from October 22, 1995.
The David C. Cook Publishing Company had a significant impact on Elgin. An echo from May 28, 2000 tells the postal side of the story.
The Laura Davidson Sears Academy of Fine Arts, commonly known as the Sears Gallery, once housed an impressive art collection. Hear its history in this echo from October 29, 1995.
What do you think? Was Trout Park named for a person or a fish? Find out the answer, along with some colorful history of the park, in this echo from November 30, 1982.
Time for a report on Mays Gone By with Mike Alft; an echo from May 5, 1991.
Remember our earlier episode on the collapsing Chicago Street bridge? This echo from April 21, 1991 gives more detail on the 1881 flood that was to blame for one of those collapses.
Handkerchiefs only 1 cent! Would you like them fluff dried or returned damp? Elgin Steam Laundry has you covered in this echo from May 25, 1997.
In response to his petition for divorce, Mrs. Wells of Chicago had her husband John Henry Wells declared insane and committed to the Illinois Northern Insane Asylum in Elgin. The story does not end there. This echo from April 19, 2008 tells the tale.
More than just the name of a watch model, "Lady Elgin" has two other meanings among fans of Elgin lore. Tune into this echo from July 7, 1996 to find out those meanings.
This echo from May 27, 2002 recounts an event during the Civil War, proving that human kindness can exist, even in times of conflict.
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Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin History Museum
Perhaps you know that the 19th Amendment gave women (most women, and often only in a legal sense) the right to vote in 1920. But did you know that over 100 Elgin women first voted in April of 1899? Or that Elgin women once got tired of waiting for bureaucracy to fix a problem and did it themselves, aided by wheelbarrows, horse-driven wagons and numerous loads of gravel? This echo from November 28, 1999 tells the tale.…
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Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin History Museum
Almost 26 years have passed since E.C. "Mike" Alft first told this story on October 24, 1999. That is still less time than it took for Elgin to move from concept to concrete on the IL Rte 20 bypass.
If you invested in the Preston Reduction Company of Elgin in 1888, chances are you are still waiting for your dividend check. Investor, beware; reminds this echo from December 8, 1985.
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Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin History Museum
This echo from May 8, 1983 tells the tale of Frank Brown, grave robber.
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Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin History Museum
Pearl Harbor, the U.S.S. Indianapolis, the Battle of Leyte...these are key points in the history of U.S. involvement in WWII. Elginites made the ultimate sacrifice in assuring a "Victory at Sea". Local Historian E.C. "Mike" Alft honors some of these sailors, by name, in this echo from May 24, 1998.
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Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin History Museum
That one time a house fell off a barge and into the Fox River. An echo from August 16, 1982.
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Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin History Museum
Elgin Eagle Brewing Co. could trace its roots back to 1849. After all those years, it found a way to weather local and national Prohibition...sort of. Pour yourself a glass of "cereal beverage" and listen to this echo from February 8, 1998.
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Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin History Museum
From 1878 to 1890 the fastest and easiest way to get around town was by taking a horse-drawn street car. Well...that was the plan at least. Tune in to this echo from August 9, 1982 for the real story.
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Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin History Museum
Surely, no one in Elgin fell prey to the streaking fad of the 1970's...right? Tune in to this echo from May 23, 1999 to check.
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Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin History Museum
WWII was the first major conflict to include the use of planes. More than 40 Elgin airmen were among the pilots, bombardiers, navigators, radio operators and gunners who lost their lives in the war. This echo from May 31, 2004 recalls the abrupt loss of so many of our neighbors.
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Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin History Museum
When was the first "talkie" shown in Elgin? Where were the first movie houses? Tune into this echo from November 9, 1981 to find out.
Tune in to this echo from March 5, 2000 to hear the happenings of March 1900, 1925, 1950, 1975 and 1990.
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Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin History Museum
Lois Hillis opened Elgin's first music school in 1867. Many in Elgin were fans of her musical talent, as was Abraham Lincoln. This echo from October 24, 2004 explains how their paths crossed and her impact in Elgin.
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Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin History Museum
This echo from May 10, 1982 will give a Who's Who list of Elgin women you should know.
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Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin History Museum
Elgin National Watch Company made over 60 million watches. Every one of them was prized by its owner or their descendants. This echo from September 24, 1995 will highlight some of the more notable ones.
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