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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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4:12

Turnbull was an Elgin building pioneer

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2026/01/30

Among Elgin's unique architectural styles is the double brick flat. Perhaps you have driven by examples near the old Elgin High School. This echo from August 26, 1984 will introduce you to their designer, Gilbert Turnbull.

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3:56

Business schools left mark on Elgin

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2026/01/27

Before Elgin Community College or Judson University, there was an option for students wishing to continue their professional training in Elgin. Our first business school opened in 1885. Eyes on the board, ears tuned to this echo from August 19, 1984.

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2:52

Elgin Stove tapped a hot market

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2026/01/23

Fire up this echo from August 12, 1984 to learn about the Elgin Stove & Oven Co. Then pop in to the Elgin History Museum to see a few examples on display.

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4:14

Fox River bend claims many lives over the years

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2026/01/20

It was 157 years ago this week that Elginite Carrie Clark fell through the ice and drowned in the Fox River. The perils of the Fox River in the early days are explained in this echo from June 17, 1984.

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4:14

Automobile paved CA&E line's demise

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2026/01/16

All aboard the Roarin' Elgin train! Tune into this echo from July 12, 1982 to learn about the Chicago, Aurora & Elgin interurban electric railway. Aurora Elgin...Roarin' Elgin...get it? Say it fast. There you go, you got it.

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4:24

Elgin's second worst tornado still left city, farms...

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2026/01/13

Much is written about Elgin's worst tornado. Our second-worst tornado was noteworthy as well. Learn more about the July 2, 1933 tornado in this echo from June 1, 2008.

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4:42

Some strange but true tales of Elgin's past

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2026/01/09

Strange! But true! Enjoy some of Elgin history's tiniest, yet most interesting, tidbits in this echo from January 27, 1991.

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5:19

Let's take a look at the laws of 1883

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2026/01/06

Do you have more than 3 hogs in your yard? Did you walk on the grass in Gifford Park? Does your sleigh lack bells?! Well, be glad it's not 1883 when all of these things were against Elgin's Municipal Ordinances. Take some legal advice from this December 2, 2002 echo and clean up your act.

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5:03

Crime, saloon trouble led to South Elgin's incorporation

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2026/01/02

South Elgin's road to incorporation was as bumpy as its unpaved portion of Route 31. Learn about the details in this echo from June 25, 1989.

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4:40

Believe it or not, Elgin's history included its own...

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2025/12/30

The stories of Robert Meggison, Ed Souzla and Shanty Pask have something in common. Tune into this echo from May 14, 2001 to find out what it is.

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3:50

Gift #5 - Piano maker once called Elgin home

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2025/12/26

Happy Holidays! Today is the last day of our Extra Echoes of Elgin celebration. We hope you enjoy this echo from October 12, 1981 on the Seybold Piano Company.

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4:55

Gift #4 - Winters' delights from the good ol' days

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2025/12/25

Happy Holidays! The gifts keep coming; here is another extra Echo of Elgin, just for you. Did you know sledders used to fly down our city streets in the old days? Learn more in this echo from February 23, 2008.

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6:19

Gift #3 - Bicycling became craze of big wheels

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2025/12/24

Happy Holidays! We have a present for you: another extra episode. Are bicycles still a common holiday gift? Well, they sure were popular in 1896, at least. Learn more in this echo from July 19, 1982.

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4:20

Gift #2 - Blizzard of 1918 stranded hundreds in trains

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2025/12/23

Happy Holidays! It's time to unwrap another Extra Echo of Elgin. Are you traveling for the holidays? If so, we hope that you do not have the same kind of trouble these railroad passengers had. Let's unwrap this echo from February 16, 1986.

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3:28

Gift #1 - Butter given a reprieve in "house of...

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2025/12/22

Happy Holidays! Echoes of Elgin has a gift for you...extra episodes! Please don't give anyone a box of "Renovated Butter" for Christmas this year. You'll make Elgin look bad. Learn more in this echo from June 10, 1984.

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5:00

Skirt lengths, watch sales reflected past Elgin economy

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2025/12/19

When fashionable skirt lengths rose above the knee, Elgin National Watch Company profits seemed to rise as well. Coincidence? You be the judge after listening to this echo from November 9, 1997.

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4:55

"Man of Accidents" cheated death

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2025/12/16

Richard R. Parkin (1845-1915) was probably not a guy you would want to stand next to. Head this warning from November 15, 1987.

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5:28

Baseball greats once played in Elgin

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2025/12/12

Some of the biggest names in early baseball once played in Elgin. Let E.C. "Mike" Alft give you the play-by-play in this echo from July 23, 1995.

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5:53

Foundry cast an impact on Elgin

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2025/12/09

The Woodruff & Edwards foundry stood on State Street for more than a century. E.C. "Mike" Alft gives a history of the company in this echo from February 22, 1998.

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4:09

Making shoes was big Elgin business

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2025/12/05

I, for one, am glad they went with the name "Shoe Factory Road" rather than "Selz-Schwab Shoe Supplier Street." Tune into this echo from January 25, 1982 to learn more.

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