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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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5:01

Demise of once-bustling downtown due to rise of...

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2025/11/07

Spiess and Ackemann's, two Elgin shopping icons, are no more. Tune in to this echo from July 23, 2001 to hear how these stores rose and fell.

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4:36

Letters home to Elgin told of constant barrage at the...

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2025/11/04

Elgin lost 6 servicemen at the battle for Iwo Jima in 1945. Historian Mike Alft recounts the tale in this echo from March 26, 1995.

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4:58

Dollars swayed daylight savings vote

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2025/10/31

Don't forget to change your clock on Sunday when Daylight Savings Time ends. If you are tired of the hassle, you really should have voted "No" in the referendum on the topic. Learn more in this echo from October 25, 1992.

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4:08

Cannery was Elgin's second biggest employer

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2025/10/28

You have heard about Elgin's largest employer, the watch factory, but who was #2? The Elgin Packing Company was! Let's hear it for the west side in this echo from December 20, 1982.

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5:03

Under the big top, where bigger was better

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2025/10/24

Circuses have often entertained Elgin. Learn more about some of the visiting acts in this echo from August 30, 2004.

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4:05

October sheds leaves and light on Elgin's past

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2025/10/21

Join Mike Alft to hear the news from October 1881, 1931, 1956 and 1971. This echo direct from October 5, 1981.

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4:33

Century-old police statistics spotlight Elgin changes

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2025/10/17

The Elgin Police Department's annual report in 1896 gives interesting info on staffing, crime rates and department focus. Join Mike Alft in this echo from September 8, 1996 to hear the details.

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4:30

Elgin street sweepers

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2025/10/14

Elgin has an unlikely ambassador that brings our name into cities, towns and villages all around the world...the Elgin Street Sweeper. Where is the farthest flung place you have seen an Elgin Street Sweeper at work? Our echo from October 17, 1999 tells us about this hometown product.

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5:27

Highland Ave mansion was home to family prominent in...

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2025/10/10

The home at 620 Highland Ave dates to 1891, learn more about its original residents in this echo from March 25, 1984.

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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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