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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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04:43

Anchor recalls South Elginite who never returned

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2025/03/11

A 4,000 lb. anchor from a WWII destroyer, the U.S.S. Aaron Ward, sits in memoriam at Bluff City Cemetery. This echo from May 22, 2005 reveals the personal story behind it.

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04:37

Working girls get their own piece of the pie

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2025/03/07

Women were always well-represented in the workforce at the watch factory, making up about half the employees. This echo from June 9, 2003 gives good detail on what their working life was like.

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04:52

Alice Byrd Potter, woman driver

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2025/03/04

Alice Byrd Potter, first woman to drive from Chicago to New York, is an Elginite you should know. Allow this December 26, 1999 echo to introduce you.

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04:12

Being Black in Nazi Germany, Elgin

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2025/02/28

This echo from January 30, 2000 tells the story of Hans Massaquoi, Elgin Community College graduate and editor of Ebony magazine. His biography, Destined to Witness, recounts his experiences growing up Black in Nazi Germany and then emigrating to the U.S. It is available at the Gail Borden Public Library.

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04:24

When Gromer's closed, a part of Elgin did too

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2025/02/25

From 1937 to 1995, Gromer's was the place to get groceries, or to follow your parents around the store at least. This echo from January 22, 2004 may make you wish for a $.25 ice cream cone.

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04:23

Just how cold was it, anyway?

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2025/02/21

The weather this week hasn't been so bad...comparatively speaking. This echo from January 16, 2000 will warm you up a bit.

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03:01

Elgin homes open door to history

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2025/02/18

An echo from September 29, 1985 reveals some interesting tidbits about Elgin homes.

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05:27

Elgin history isn't kind to Black residents

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2025/02/14

A list of firsts and several mistakes of the past are revealed in this echo from February 24, 1991.

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05:26

Unusual snippets about Elgin schools

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2025/02/11

Schools are among a community's oldest institutions and they give rise to many interesting factoids. This echo from September 1, 1996 lists a bunch.

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05:12

Happenings of Februarys past

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2025/02/07

Just when did the chewing gum and cough drop factory close? This echo from February 4, 1990 will give you that answer and many other February news items.

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04:20

Elgin's thriving cattle trade

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2025/02/04

Elgin has many stories to tell. How about his one from June 30, 1985 that details Elgin's past as a "cow town"?

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03:59

Elgin folks reached out to help Chicago fire victims

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2025/01/31

The Great Chicago Fire began on October 8, 1871. Elgin learned of the news one day later and immediately mobilized to help. Learn how in this echo from October 6, 1996.

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04:39

Prominent chemist lived in Elgin

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2025/01/28

Hear the impressive resume of chemist Lloyd A. Hall and the challenges he faced in this echo from September 8, 1985.

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03:35

First "settler" in Elgin was unsteady toddler

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2025/01/25

It was bound to happen eventually. Here is our punny and funny echo from July 22, 1984.

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03:47

Nuptial pact made headlines

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2025/01/21

When Heluiz Chandler and Carelton Washburne married in 1912 the press called their union a "free love contract." How did their marriage work out? Tune in to this echo from August 21, 1983 to find out.

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03:34

Elgin's "Peach" was in a league of her own

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2025/01/17

"A League of Their Own" was a popular movie in 1992 that featured nearby Rockford's baseball team, the Rockford Peaches. But the Elgin connection gets even closer when you learn the story of 1946 Elgin High School grad Charlene Ann Barnett. Tune in to this echo from April 20, 1997 to learn more.

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03:34

Descendant tells of gold hoard

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2025/01/14

Did an past resident of Elgin bury a gold hoard here? Maybe. Will this echo from April 22, 1984 tell you where it is? Maybe.

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04:20

Old-time barns were for storing

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2025/01/14

Barns were once a common sight in the city of Elgin. This echo from January 15, 2006 tells of some that remain, and others that have disappeared.

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04:08

Early gangs plagued Elgin

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2025/01/11

An echo from January 9, 2000 will warn you about the Slop Hill gang, the Eastsiders, the Chapel Street gang, and the South End Bums and Crooks Association.

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05:18

Roll out the red carpet for the major crime awards!

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2025/01/07

It's time for the Elgin Major Crime Awards! Kindly Old Mr. Alft awards four of the top prizes in this echo from February 25, 2002.

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