Afleveringen
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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.
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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Join E.C. "Mike" Alft on December 7, 1986 as he tells us the happenings of Decembers past.
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Join Mike Alft on December 19, 1999 to learn the history of illuminated holiday trees in Elgin.
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Tune in to this echo from October 12, 1997 to learn why Elgin has a Whiskey Point, a Crocker Theater, a Beacon Hill, a Parker Park and a Drake Field.
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Christmas 1903 was as festive as any other in Elgin. Trees were decorated with newfangled electric lights, popular gifts such as dolls and wood burning sets flew off the shelves and Elginites ate impressive amounts of candy. Join E.C. "Mike" Alft and get in the holiday spirit with this echo from December 25, 2003.
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LeeWards craft store was an Elgin institution for many years. Their holiday craft kits, especially the beaded ornaments, still decorate many homes. Tune in to this echo from October 28, 1984 to learn a bit about the company's history in Elgin and stop in the Elgin History Museum's store to buy a modern ornament kit inspired by LeeWards.
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A turkey dinner for a family of five for only $5.50?! Sign me up! An echo from November 3, 1985 will tell you what you missed in Novembers past.
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Elgin founder James T. Gifford chose this site to start a town, knowing the Fox River would be important to its success. He also hoped, in 1835, that the railroad would soon pass through town, bringing more opportunities for growth. In 1850 his vision came true. Tune in to this echo from January 23, 2000 to learn how the railroad helped shape Elgin.
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Just how well-made were Elgin National Watches? Let this echo from April 13, 1997 give you several examples.
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