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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
- Elgin's first lighting system was towering site
November 24, 1883 was a big day in Elgin. Bask in the electric glow of this echo from December 11, 1983.
6 min - Elgin once kept humming to the tune of a whistle
What would be called a nuisance today was once a treasured community tradition. This echo chimes in from February 8, 1987.
5 min - Commemorative coin noted Elgin centennial
The stories of the 1936 Elgin half-dollar coin and our Pioneer Memorial are told in this echo from October 12, 1986.
5 min - Few traces remain of Elgin's once-busy gravel business
Dig into this echo from November 29, 1998 to hear more about how gravel was once a common Elgin export.
5 min - John Newcomb: Elgin's record keeper
Local genealogists owe a hearty "Thank You" to John Newcomb. Learn why in an echo from November 6, 1988.
6 min - Road Races spawned junior coasters
Motorless racers and pushmobiles were all the rage in Elgin in 1910-1915. This echo from August 17, 1986 tells the tale.
5 min - Past happenings from the month of May
In case you missed the news items from the month of May 1888, 1913, 1938, 1963 and 1978...this echo from May 1, 1988 will catch you up.
6 min - Elgin racetracks drew horse lovers from near and far
Horse racing in Elgin? You bet! Odds are, you will enjoy this echo from November 13, 1983.
4 min - Three Elgin marathons
If running for 26 miles does not interest you, maybe you will like the other kinds of marathons described in this echo from November 25, 1984.
5 min - Elginites sighted UFO in 1897, twice
A mysterious airship was sighted over Elgin in 1897, just as predicted. E.C. "Mike" Alft reports the facts in this echo from September 25, 1983.
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About Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin History Museum
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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.