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Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin History Museum

Elgin History Museum

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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All Episodes

4:58

Three Elgin marathons

Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin... ·

2026/04/24

If running for 26 miles does not interest you, maybe you will like the other kinds of marathons described in this echo from November 25, 1984.

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4:33

Elginites sighted UFO in 1897, twice

Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin... ·

2026/04/21

A mysterious airship was sighted over Elgin in 1897, just as predicted. E.C. "Mike" Alft reports the facts in this echo from September 25, 1983.

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7:11

Swell of supermarkets made for healthy pickings

Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin... ·

2026/04/17

Did you eat yet? Tune into this echo from August 19, 2002 to see if your favorite supermarket, past or present, is mentioned in this list of Elgin's best.

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4:51

An old solution to a current problem: the Kane County...

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2026/04/14

The Kane County Poor Farm played a key role in addressing a problem still all too common today. This echo from July 30, 1989 gives a brief history of the institution.

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6:59

Elgin post office had grown with U.S.

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2026/04/10

Elgin's post office dates to July 19, 1839. Learn it's history in this echo from November 29, 1987.

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5:07

Elgin had its share of industrial disappointments

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2026/04/07

Not every business can succeed. Here are some past failures, as reported by E.C. Mike Alft on November 22, 1998.

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5:49

News from Aprils past

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2026/04/03

Tune into this echo from April 1, 2002 to find out what was making news in Elgin in April of 1902, 1927, 1952, 1977 and 1992.

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3:59

"Tiny Trains" made in Elgin

Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin... ·

2026/03/31

All Aboard! This tiny steam-powered podcast is stopping at August 30, 1987 so passengers can learn about when Elgin made tiny trains! Watch Your Step!

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4:52

Celebrity visitors dropped in

Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin... ·

2026/03/27

Elgin has always been the place to be. Learn which famous celebrities have come to Elgin in this echo from September 23, 1984.

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3:41

Borden milk was cream of the crop in advertising

Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin... ·

2026/03/24

Tune in to this echo from December 18, 1983 to hear some great advertising ideas from the Borden Milk Co, circa 1893.

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4:35

Undertaking business had its origin in 1830s

Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin... ·

2026/03/20

Where people live, people also die. The history of funeral services in Elgin is spelled out in this echo from November 23, 1986.

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5:43

Liquor control woes started back in 1838

Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin... ·

2026/03/17

When was Elgin's first saloon opened? How did Elgin react to Prohibition? When were bars permitted to open on Sundays? When could a kid buy liquor with a note from his parents? So much to learn in this echo from June 20, 1999.

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4:39

Elgin inventor lacked the Wright stuff

Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin... ·

2026/03/13

Orville and Wilbur who? Never heard of 'em. I'm an Uncle Dan Guptail gal. Learn about Elgin's aero-inventor and 2 other hometown patent-holders in this echo from February 19, 1984.

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5:15

Two Elgin restaurants each served city for 50 years

Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin... ·

2026/03/10

Now gone, the Kelly Hotel restaurant and the Blue Moon cocktail lounge are worth remembering. This echo from January 11, 1998 serves up the facts.

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3:10

"Elgin Shirts" had a short but prosperous lifespan

Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin... ·

2026/03/06

Just when you think you know all the various products manufactured in Elgin, you find out about the "Elgin Shirt". More information available in this echo from March 15, 1982.

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3:34

Pool players recall Rathole's reputation

Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin... ·

2026/03/03

Does your mama know you hang out at the Rathole? Maybe she will forgive you after she listens to this echo from January 15, 1984.

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4:12

Elgin was once a wild and woolly town in the 1880s

Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin... ·

2026/02/27

This echo from April 18, 1984 reads like a post in a neighborhood gossip group. But, I am a big fan of those 2 ladies strolling in the cemetery moonlight, NGL.

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5:29

Watch case factory grew fast

Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin... ·

2026/02/24

The Illinois Watch Case Co. operated in town during the peak years of the Elgin National Watch Co. Can you tell these Elgin business icons apart or explain how Elgin American Inc. fits in? You will be able to after listening to this echo from April 15, 1984.

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5:44

Three images of Elgin from the corridors of time

Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin... ·

2026/02/20

Sometimes Elgin history offers more small stories than big ones. Here are 3, in this echo from May 17, 2008. Topics include directions to Chicago, camping and a bonfire.

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5:07

How many presidents came calling on Elgin?

Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin... ·

2026/02/17

How many U.S. Presidents do you think have visited Elgin? You may be surprised at the answer revealed in this echo from January 26, 1997.

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