Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin History Museum

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.

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.

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.  

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

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. 

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.

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.

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.