Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin History Museum

This echo from April 18, 1984 reads like a post in a neighborhood gossip group.  But, I am a big fan of those 2 ladies strolling in the cemetery moonlight, NGL.

The Illinois Watch Case Co. operated in town during the peak years of the Elgin National Watch Co.  Can you tell these Elgin business icons apart or explain how Elgin American Inc. fits in?  You will be able to after listening to this echo from April 15, 1984.

Sometimes Elgin history offers more small stories than big ones.  Here are 3, in this echo from May 17, 2008. Topics include directions to Chicago, camping and a bonfire.

How many U.S. Presidents do you think have visited Elgin?  You may be surprised at the answer revealed in this echo from January 26, 1997.

Mary Newsome was born into slavery and came to Elgin as a Civil War refugee.  Generations later, her family ties to Elgin remain strong.  This echo from May 12, 1985 tells her story.

Boxing was once a popular spectator sport in Elgin, whether the cops and preachers liked it or not.  You have a ringside seat to the whole story in this echo from November 21, 1999.

In another example of how Elgin seems to have a connection to just about everything that ever happened in the world....check out this echo from June 24, 1984 to learn Elgin's connection to Armour Meats and The Jungle by Upton Sinclair.

Sherman Hospital was first established in a home on Channing Street.  When the hospital outgrew the home, was it torn down...or moved?   Tune into this echo from September 15, 1985 to hear one historian's opinion....especially if you are the current resident of 556 Hickory Place.