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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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3:56

What was new in the 1970s?

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2025/10/07

In with branch banks! Out with burn barrels! These and many more "new" developments came to Elgin in the 1970s. This echo from October 24, 1999 gives the highlights.

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5:47

Before the Centre

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2025/10/03

Although beautiful, the Centre of Elgin building is surely not original to the Elgin riverfront. So, what was there before the Centre? Tune in to this echo from November 22, 2002 to find out.

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3:53

Elgin's water woes

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2025/09/30

Where does Elgin get its municipal water supply? The answer has varied throughout our history. Tune in to this echo from May 17, 2009 to get the details.

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5:18

Elgin's marrying parson scandalized his flock- as...

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2025/09/26

Are you going to the Elgin History Museum's Bluff City Cemetery Walk this weekend? If so, maybe you will want to visit James Darnell (1888-1939) while you are there. Perhaps he would appreciate the visit; I'm guessing none of his four wives keeps in touch.

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6:27

Think you're confused about Elgin streets today?

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2025/09/23

In the good old days, there was no Google Maps or GPS. There was also no guarantee that the city wouldn't change the name of the street without telling you. Drive on thru to May 19, 2003 for a lesson on street names.

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4:18

William Wing's gift to Elgin was a playground for all

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2025/09/19

Elgin's Wing Park is almost 125 years old. This west side gem has an interesting history, as told in this echo from August 29, 1999.

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4:45

The old Grove Theater saw several renovations

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2025/09/16

The Grove Theater began as a silent movie palace in 1920. It still stands today. Grab some popcorn and listen to this echo from October 8, 1995 to hear the whole plot.

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5:38

Sick cows once roamed Kane County

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2025/09/12

Elgin's dairy history does have some bad chapters. This echo from February 18, 2001 details 2 outbreaks of bovine disease from our past.

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5:15

Skating rinks rolled into Elgin, South Elgin

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2025/09/09

Elgin's experience with roller rinks may go back further than you think. This echo from November 26, 2000 is wheely informative.

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4:33

Elgin crossed the line as a two-county city

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2025/09/05

Tune in to this echo from April 29, 1984 to learn when Elgin crossed the line...the Cook/Kane county line, that is.

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3:13

Chewing gum industry stuck for 15 years

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2025/09/02

We found this interesting bit of Elgin history stuck to the underside of an old desk at the high school. Still fresh, even though it echoes from August 11, 1985.

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4:33

Few holidays for laborers who toiled over 100 years ago

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2025/08/29

With Labor Day approaching, it's a perfect time to look back on working conditions of the past. Clock in to this echo from August 31, 1997 to learn about life as an employee of the Elgin National Watch Company.

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4:48

"Century Runs" were popular in the 1900s

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2025/08/26

Looking for fun in the 1900s? Why not consider a bicycle, car or trolley ride of 100 miles as described in this echo from November 16, 1997?

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07:57

The Elgin road races, biggest story of the decade...

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2025/08/22

Did you hear about that driver going 70 mph out past Larkin?! Well, that must have been old Smiling Ralph Mulford in his Lozier. I guess it's time for the annual Elgin Road Races. Let's hear all about it in this echo from April 27, 1999.

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04:21

Buffalo Bill captivated Elgin's small boys in 1896

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2025/08/19

Tune in to this echo from March 13, 1983 to relive the excitement of Buffalo Bill Cody's 1896 visit to Elgin.

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03:19

Folks staked their claim for Elgin's "pearl rush"

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2025/08/15

Did you know Elgin had its own version of a "Gold Rush"? Well, sort of. Tune in to this echo from June 28, 1982 to hear the details, but be careful you don't catch "pearl fever".

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05:07

Famous celebrities often visited Elgin

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2025/08/12

Who is the most famous person to ever visit Elgin? Tune into this echo from September 30, 1984 to hear a long list of names to choose from.

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04:20

Westide block truly historic but you wouldn't know it...

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2025/08/08

A west side block was once the home to the largest manufacturer of casket trimmings and hardware in the United States. Learn about this historic west side block in an echo from October 26, 1981.

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03:42

The debate that never was

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2025/08/05

Stephen A. Douglas, candidate for Senate, passed through Elgin in 1858 after a debate in Freeport, IL against Abraham Lincoln. If Douglas came through Elgin during his series of debates with Lincoln, does that mean Lincoln also came through Elgin? Let Abraham Lincoln SuperFan Mike Alft answer that question for you in this echo from February 12, 1984.

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04:15

"Madman Muntz", Elgin 's famous used car salesman

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2025/08/01

Earl Muntz was always one step ahead of the competition. His colorful personality and advertising methods made him "the master used car salesman of all time", according the Newsweek magazine. Learn all about Madman Muntz in this echo from May 11, 1997.

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