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.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 4 minutes
- Episodes
- 124
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Your Introduction to Elgin
Welcome to Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin History Museum. Allow us to introduce you, to Elgin.
Well-Behaved Boys From the Good Old Days
An echo from June 15, 1981 gives examples of those fine, upstanding boys from the good old days we have heard so much about.
Anniversary for Oak Crest
This echo from May 18th, 1981 celebrates the 75th anniversary of Oak Crest Residence at 204 S. State Street.
1886 Editorial Blamed Poverty on Saloons
An echo from January 5, 1986 gives the newspaper headlines from 1886, 1911, 1936, and 1976.