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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

03:57

Progress comes to Elgin

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

2025/07/29

When did Elgin see its first revolving door? When was the first television set purchased in Elgin? Tune into this echo from October 20, 1996 to find out.

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05:10

The Elgin Academy Civil War Monument

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2025/07/25

The Elgin Academy Civil War monument was erected in 1909 and still stands outside the Elgin History Museum. Learn its history, and some of the names it shows, in this echo from December 24, 2000.

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05:00

Elgin was often on celebrities' way

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2025/07/22

Several famous people have passed through Elgin on their way other places. Hear about a few, including 2 famous athletes, in this echo from July 24, 1988.

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05:15

Elgin's earliest "calaboose" was no luxury hotel

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2025/07/18

Learn about Elgin's first city jail in this echo from September 11, 1996.

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08:00

James T. Gifford, Elgin's Founder

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2025/07/15

This echo from May 5, 1985 gives a biography of James T. Gifford, Elgin's founder.

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04:52

Fringe benefits for watch factory workers comparable...

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2025/07/11

Working at the Elgin National Watch Company factory was a good job to have. Listen to this echo from December 24, 2001 to hear some of the fringe benefits employees enjoyed.

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05:19

Elginites flocked to "act" in movie produced in the...

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2025/07/08

In June 1922 a movie was filmed in Elgin, starring locals. "A Romance of Elgin" may have been a lark sponsored by the Daily Courier newspaper, but that did not make it any less exciting. No ticket is needed to hear all about it in this echo from December 29, 1996.

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05:50

Good ol' days often saw bloody 4th of July

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2025/07/04

Ah, the good old days, when we could light off fireworks in our backyards and really celebrate the 4th of July. Turns out...no, that's always been a bad idea. Stay safe out there and enjoy this echo from July 1, 1984 instead of lighting something on fire.

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06:01

The century from Elgin's first "agency" to the new...

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2025/07/01

Cars are everywhere in modern Elgin, but when was our first sold? And by who? Tune in to this echo from September 16, 2002 to learn about one Elgin automobile sales group that can trace its roots back over a hundred years.

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04:09

Elgin's name goes way back in history of Scotland

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2025/06/27

How did Elgin get its name? This echo from May 29, 1983 will answer that important question.

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04:54

Elgin dairy firm found a better butter

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2025/06/24

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.

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07:15

Abbott designations varied since 1932

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

2025/06/20

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.

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04:32

The blushing tale of Elgin American compacts

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2025/06/17

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.

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04:54

Pinkerton Mysteries

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2025/06/13

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.

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05:07

Lords Park Zoo is over 100 years old

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

2025/06/10

The Lords Park Zoo has delighted visitors since 1895. Learn more about it's history in this echo from October 22, 1995.

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04:21

The big mailer transformed our city

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2025/06/06

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.

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04:30

Sears Gallery, a highlight for art lovers

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2025/06/03

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.

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04:17

Trout Park a "public disgrace" in 1889

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2025/05/30

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.

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06:45

May Happenings, Sears mowers on sale for less than...

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2025/05/27

Time for a report on Mays Gone By with Mike Alft; an echo from May 5, 1991.

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04:29

Spring thaw in 1881 led to big flood

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2025/05/23

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.

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