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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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04:29

Footnotes to history had a local tie

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2025/01/03

What do you think about the Elginite who became President of the United States in 1877? You know about him, right? Maybe not; he is a footnote to history, after all. More on him and one other Elginite you may not have heard of, but should, in this echo from November 24, 1985.

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04:17

Hot topic in December 1885? What else, weather

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2024/12/31

Join E.C. "Mike" Alft on December 1, 1985 as he tells us the news from Decembers gone by.

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03:44

The team was the cat's meow but still nine lives short

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2024/12/27

Attention Baseball Fans! Tune in to this echo from June 14, 1982 to learn about the Elgin baseball team that won the pennant back in 1910.

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04:33

Happenings from Decembers past

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2024/12/24

Join E.C. "Mike" Alft on December 7, 1986 as he tells us the happenings of Decembers past.

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04:45

Christmas 1910 also had Santa and Dickens

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2024/12/20

Stressed by holiday preparations? Tune into this echo from December 22, 1985 to learn what Christmas 1910 was like in Elgin.

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04:39

Christmas trees lit up Elgin's past

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2024/12/17

Join Mike Alft on December 19, 1999 to learn the history of illuminated holiday trees in Elgin.

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05:32

Why is it called...?

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2024/12/13

Tune in to this echo from October 12, 1997 to learn why Elgin has a Whiskey Point, a Crocker Theater, a Beacon Hill, a Parker Park and a Drake Field.

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06:13

Gifts may change, but not the spirit

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2024/12/10

Not sure what to get that Special Someone on your holiday list? Tune in to this echo from December 17, 2000 to learn about the hot holiday gifts for Elginites of years past.

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03:59

Christmas 1903, when Santa did not upstage Turkey Day

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2024/12/06

Christmas 1903 was as festive as any other in Elgin. Trees were decorated with newfangled electric lights, popular gifts such as dolls and wood burning sets flew off the shelves and Elginites ate impressive amounts of candy. Join E.C. "Mike" Alft and get in the holiday spirit with this echo from December 25, 2003.

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03:45

LeeWards sews up business for over 74 years

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2024/12/03

LeeWards craft store was an Elgin institution for many years. Their holiday craft kits, especially the beaded ornaments, still decorate many homes. Tune in to this echo from October 28, 1984 to learn a bit about the company's history in Elgin and stop in the Elgin History Museum's store to buy a modern ornament kit inspired by LeeWards.

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04:45

"Underground Railway" has few connections in Elgin area

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2024/11/26

The Underground Railroad was a loosely organized, yet effective, system that helped guide formerly enslaved men, women and children to the Northern states and Canada in the years before the Civil War. Tune into this echo from October 19, 1997 to learn what there is to know about Elgin's connection.

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03:11

Clintonville name caused mix-ups for railroad and town

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2024/11/22

All aboard for Clintonville and South Elgin! That's the same place, right? Well, it depends. Tune in to this echo from June 25, 1989 to learn why these names caused confusion a century ago.

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03:38

Piece of agricultural history still standing

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2024/11/19

What's up with that silo downtown by the library? Let E.C. "Mike" Alft tell you all about it in this echo from January 29, 2006.

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03:20

Triple slaying by 14-year old in 1913

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2024/11/15

An echo from November 29, 1992 tells the grim tale of Sara, Orville and Maud Sleep.

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04:27

November happenings from years past

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2024/11/12

A turkey dinner for a family of five for only $5.50?! Sign me up! An echo from November 3, 1985 will tell you what you missed in Novembers past.

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05:52

The coming of the railroad

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2024/11/08

Elgin founder James T. Gifford chose this site to start a town, knowing the Fox River would be important to its success. He also hoped, in 1835, that the railroad would soon pass through town, bringing more opportunities for growth. In 1850 his vision came true. Tune in to this echo from January 23, 2000 to learn how the railroad helped shape Elgin.

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03:19

Inventions could have made Elgin the world's "Tire...

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2024/11/05

Have you ever had a flat tire? Wheel-y annoying, even back in 1907. Two Elgin inventors sought to fix this problem but couldn't get their business rolling. I'll spare you the puns and just recommend this echo from August 13, 1995.

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04:00

Elgin watch ads touted durability

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2024/11/01

Just how well-made were Elgin National Watches? Let this echo from April 13, 1997 give you several examples.

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03:53

A century ago, Elgin residents feared Halloween...

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2024/10/29

Elgin residents feared Halloween Night 1898 was going to be a rough one. They feared a rash of vandalism, and they were not wrong. Tune in to this echo from October 25, 1998 to learn more about that wild night.

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04:17

Spook priestess haunted Elgin widow a century ago

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2024/10/25

Vera Ava was a medium who claimed she could raise the spirits of the dead. Her travels took her from New York City to an English jail cell. In between, she spent time in Elgin with a widow who sought spiritual advice and eventually took Vera Ava to court. An echo from November 23, 1997 tells the tale.

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