Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin History Museum

Elgin History Museum
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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.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Early gangs plagued Elgin

    An echo from January 9, 2000 will warn you about the Slop Hill gang, the Eastsiders, the Chapel Street gang, and the South End Bums and Crooks Association.

    4 min

  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    Roll out the red carpet for the major crime awards!

    It's time for the Elgin Major Crime Awards! Kindly Old Mr. Alft awards four of the top prizes in this echo from February 25, 2002.

    5 min

  3. JAN 3

    Footnotes to history had a local tie

    What do you think about the Elginite who became President of the United States in 1877?  You know about him, right?  Maybe not; he is a footnote to history, after all.  More on him and one other Elginite you may not have heard of, but should, in this echo from November 24, 1985.

    4 min

  4. 12/31/2024

    Hot topic in December 1885? What else, weather

    Join E.C. "Mike" Alft on December 1, 1985 as he tells us the news from Decembers gone by.

    4 min

  5. 12/27/2024

    The team was the cat's meow but still nine lives short

    Attention Baseball Fans! Tune in to this echo from June 14, 1982 to learn about the Elgin baseball team that won the pennant back in 1910.

    4 min

  6. 12/24/2024

    Happenings from Decembers past

    Join E.C. "Mike" Alft on December 7, 1986 as he tells us the happenings of Decembers past.

    5 min

  7. 12/20/2024

    Christmas 1910 also had Santa and Dickens

    Stressed by holiday preparations?  Tune into this echo from December 22, 1985 to learn what Christmas 1910 was like in Elgin.

    5 min

  8. 12/17/2024

    Christmas trees lit up Elgin's past

    Join Mike Alft on December 19, 1999 to learn the history of illuminated holiday trees in Elgin.

    5 min
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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.

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