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Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin History Museum
By Elgin History MuseumHistory
Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin History Museum episodes
- Revisit the Unusual Happenings at Our Lords Park
This echo from August 26, 2002 highlights interesting events at Lords Park, 1894-1941.
6 min - The Case of the Missing Elgin JFK Casket
What became of the Elgin Britannia casket which transported the body of President John F. Kennedy? An echo from August 12, 2002 reveals the truth.
5 min - Cats and Dogs Treated Differently Throughout City's History
An echo from November 18, 2002 of interest to dog and cat owners. Even those all the way back to 1858.
5 min - The Last Leaf
An echo from May 25, 1981 tells the story of John Dumser, Elgin's last Civil War soldier and his service to the Grand Army of the Republic.
5 min - Elgin's Post-war Housing Boom Started With Sunset Park
An Elgin Echo from January 12,1997 tells the story of the west side's Sunset Park housing development.
5 min - Your Introduction to Elgin
Welcome to Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin History Museum. Allow us to introduce you, to Elgin.
7 min - Well-Behaved Boys From the Good Old Days
An echo from June 15, 1981 gives examples of those fine, upstanding boys from the good old days we have heard so much about.
5 min - Anniversary for Oak Crest
This echo from May 18th, 1981 celebrates the 75th anniversary of Oak Crest Residence at 204 S. State Street.
6 min - 1886 Editorial Blamed Poverty on Saloons
An echo from January 5, 1986 gives the newspaper headlines from 1886, 1911, 1936, and 1976.
5 min - Early Congregationalists Toed The Line
An echo from January 26, 1986 details the rules and admonishments in Elgin's early Congregationalist Church.
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About Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin History Museum
From the publisher's feed
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.