Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin History Museum

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About Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the 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.

Language: English
Type: podcast

Latest episodes(50)

1Driver navigates Elgin blindfolded
13 Sept 20264m
On September 11, 1928 James P.Burns, and his dog Pedro drove blindfolded through downtown Elgin for 2 hours. Tune into this echo from March 16, 1997 to hear all about his amazing feat.
2Peter Burritt's cottages still home to Elgin families
13 Sept 20264m
Do you live in a cottage built by Peter Burritt? Tune in to this echo from July 13, 1997 to find out.
3Highland Ave not only prestigious, it was a family enclave
13 Sept 20265m
If you live on West Highland Ave, you are going to want to hear this echo from September 14, 1997.
4Well-known Elgin alderman had notorious side too
13 Sept 20265m
Alderman Louis Schrader (1835-1919) had a side hustle, nothing wrong with that, according to this echo from September 28, 1997.
5Golf at the Country Club
31 Aug 20264m
FORE! Four minutes on the history of the Elgin Country Club in this echo from December 14, 1997, that is.
6Gasoline fueled Elgin's growth
31 Aug 20265m
Fill up the tank with a bit of history from this April 23, 2000 echo
7Two Dundees remain steadfastly separate despite merger proposals
31 Aug 20265m
Mike Alft explains why we have two Dundees, in this echo from March 10, 1996.
816 female trailblazers for a new generation to look back on
19 Aug 20266m
A December 15, 2007 echo listing 16 female trailblazers you ought to know.
9Decade of the Comeback
19 Aug 20266m
In this echo from November 30, 1999 Mike Alft tells us about the 1980s in Elgin.
10Tiny and huge celebrities visit Elgin
19 Aug 20265m
P.T. Barnum brought the smallest and the largest visitors to Elgin in 1877. Learn more in this echo from September 10, 2000.

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