Exploring the Old West Side

Garabungalows were low cost homes in 1920s

Just one more thing that makes Elgin unique, our collection of garabungalows.  Tune into this echo from May 26, 1996 to learn about this distinctive home style and where to find one.

Celebrating Elgin's historic homes

This echo from May 13, 2002 celebrates some of Elgin's historic homes.

Timepiece manufacturer mastered "miniaturization" of watches

Did you ever think about just how tiny the parts were inside an Elgin National Watch?  Listen to this echo from August 20, 2001 to learn more.

Windows, fences and chimneys

Windows, fences and chimneys, oh my!  E.C. Alft left no Elgin history topic unexplored, as evidenced by this echo from February 27, 2000.

The good old days of "no school"

An echo from February 20, 2000 tells of several times Elgin school kids saw an unexpected day off of classes, including the story of T.A. Larsen.