Najlepsze podcasty z kategorii: Elgin (2025)

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Elginites gave their lives in WWII "Victory at Sea" 5:12

2d ago5:12

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Pearl Harbor, the U.S.S. Indianapolis, the Battle of Leyte...these are key points in the history of U.S. involvement in WWII. Elginites made the ultimate sacrifice in assuring a "Victory at Sea". Local Historian E.C. "Mike" Alft honors some of these sailors, by name, in this echo from May 24, 1998.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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Home took a dunking in 1889 move off of river's Goff Island 3:42

6d ago3:42

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That one time a house fell off a barge and into the Fox River. An echo from August 16, 1982.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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Elgin Eagle beer once the brew of choice 3:38

9d ago3:38

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Elgin Eagle Brewing Co. could trace its roots back to 1849. After all those years, it found a way to weather local and national Prohibition...sort of. Pour yourself a glass of "cereal beverage" and listen to this echo from February 8, 1998.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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1878 horse car line a mass transit flop 3:56

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From 1878 to 1890 the fastest and easiest way to get around town was by taking a horse-drawn street car. Well...that was the plan at least. Tune in to this echo from August 9, 1982 for the real story.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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Fair share of passing fads caught Elgin's fancy 5:31

16d ago5:31

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Surely, no one in Elgin fell prey to the streaking fad of the 1970's...right? Tune in to this echo from May 23, 1999 to check.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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Elgin airmen lost to dangers overhead 4:20

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WWII was the first major conflict to include the use of planes. More than 40 Elgin airmen were among the pilots, bombardiers, navigators, radio operators and gunners who lost their lives in the war. This echo from May 31, 2004 recalls the abrupt loss of so many of our neighbors.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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Road shows brought first movies to Elgin 3:35

23d ago3:35

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When was the first "talkie" shown in Elgin? Where were the first movie houses? Tune into this echo from November 9, 1981 to find out.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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Happenings from Marches past 6:07

27d ago6:07

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Tune in to this echo from March 5, 2000 to hear the happenings of March 1900, 1925, 1950, 1975 and 1990.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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Lois Hillis had one really big fan named Abraham 4:06

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Lois Hillis opened Elgin's first music school in 1867. Many in Elgin were fans of her musical talent, as was Abraham Lincoln. This echo from October 24, 2004 explains how their paths crossed and her impact in Elgin.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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Elgin Women's Hall of Fame would be full in Elgin 5:38

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This echo from May 10, 1982 will give a Who's Who list of Elgin women you should know.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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Elgin watches part of historic moments 5:25

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Elgin National Watch Company made over 60 million watches. Every one of them was prized by its owner or their descendants. This echo from September 24, 1995 will highlight some of the more notable ones.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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The day the city standpipe came crashing down 4:43

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125 years ago today, the city standpipe on the corner of Spring and Cooper streets came crashing down and patients at the old Sherman Hospital thought for sure it was an earthquake. This echo from August 15, 1999 gives the details.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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Anchor recalls South Elginite who never returned 4:43

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A 4,000 lb. anchor from a WWII destroyer, the U.S.S. Aaron Ward, sits in memoriam at Bluff City Cemetery. This echo from May 22, 2005 reveals the personal story behind it.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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The Gospel B.C. - Week 5

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Series: The Gospel B.C.: 03-09-2025Autor: Jason Huddleston

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Working girls get their own piece of the pie 4:37

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Women were always well-represented in the workforce at the watch factory, making up about half the employees. This echo from June 9, 2003 gives good detail on what their working life was like.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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Alice Byrd Potter, woman driver 4:52

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Alice Byrd Potter, first woman to drive from Chicago to New York, is an Elginite you should know. Allow this December 26, 1999 echo to introduce you.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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The Gospel B.C. - Week 4

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Series: The Gospel B.C.: 03-02-2025Autor: Jason Huddleston

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Being Black in Nazi Germany, Elgin 4:12

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This echo from January 30, 2000 tells the story of Hans Massaquoi, Elgin Community College graduate and editor of Ebony magazine. His biography, Destined to Witness, recounts his experiences growing up Black in Nazi Germany and then emigrating to the U.S. It is available at the Gail Borden Public Library.…

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When Gromer's closed, a part of Elgin did too 4:24

2M ago4:24

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From 1937 to 1995, Gromer's was the place to get groceries, or to follow your parents around the store at least. This echo from January 22, 2004 may make you wish for a $.25 ice cream cone.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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The Gospel B.C. - Week 3

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Series: The Gospel B.C.: 02-23-2025Autor: Jason Huddleston

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Just how cold was it, anyway? 4:23

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The weather this week hasn't been so bad...comparatively speaking. This echo from January 16, 2000 will warm you up a bit.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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Elgin homes open door to history 3:01

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An echo from September 29, 1985 reveals some interesting tidbits about Elgin homes.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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The Gospel B.C. - Week 2

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Series: The Gospel B.C.: 02-16-2025Autor: Jason Huddleston

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Elgin history isn't kind to Black residents 5:27

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A list of firsts and several mistakes of the past are revealed in this echo from February 24, 1991.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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The Day After: 2/9/25 Sermon Recap 24:18

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Autor: Phillip Thomas

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Unusual snippets about Elgin schools 5:26

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Schools are among a community's oldest institutions and they give rise to many interesting factoids. This echo from September 1, 1996 lists a bunch.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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Sunday Message 2/10/25: The Great Invitation- Matthew 5:1-12 31:13

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Autor: Phillip Thomas

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The Gospel B.C. - Week 1

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Series: The Gospel B.C.: 02-09-2025Autor: Jason Huddleston

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Happenings of Februarys past 5:12

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Just when did the chewing gum and cough drop factory close? This echo from February 4, 1990 will give you that answer and many other February news items.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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Elgin's thriving cattle trade 4:20

3M ago4:20

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Elgin has many stories to tell. How about his one from June 30, 1985 that details Elgin's past as a "cow town"?Autor: Elgin History Museum

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Sunday Message 2/2/25: The New Tower of Babel? 41:37

3M ago41:37

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All actions have consequences, both individually and as a society. Are we repeating the Tower of Babel with our pursuit of AI?Autor: Phillip Thomas

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New Year, Same Mission: Sharing the Gospel - Week 5

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Series: New Year, Same Mission: 02-02-2025Autor: Jason Huddleston

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Elgin folks reached out to help Chicago fire victims 3:59

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The Great Chicago Fire began on October 8, 1871. Elgin learned of the news one day later and immediately mobilized to help. Learn how in this echo from October 6, 1996.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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Prominent chemist lived in Elgin 4:39

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Hear the impressive resume of chemist Lloyd A. Hall and the challenges he faced in this echo from September 8, 1985.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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Sunday Message 1/26/25: Race and the Spiritual Battle 40:23

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Autor: Phillip Thomas

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New Year, Same Mission: Service - Week 4

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Series: New Year, Same Mission: 01-26-2025Autor: Jason Huddleston

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First "settler" in Elgin was unsteady toddler 3:35

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It was bound to happen eventually. Here is our punny and funny echo from July 22, 1984.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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Nuptial pact made headlines 3:47

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When Heluiz Chandler and Carelton Washburne married in 1912 the press called their union a "free love contract." How did their marriage work out? Tune in to this echo from August 21, 1983 to find out.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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New Year, Same Mission: Discipleship - Week 3

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Series: New Year, Same Mission: 01-19-2025Autor: Jason Huddleston

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Elgin's "Peach" was in a league of her own 3:34

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"A League of Their Own" was a popular movie in 1992 that featured nearby Rockford's baseball team, the Rockford Peaches. But the Elgin connection gets even closer when you learn the story of 1946 Elgin High School grad Charlene Ann Barnett. Tune in to this echo from April 20, 1997 to learn more.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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Descendant tells of gold hoard 3:34

3M ago3:34

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Did an past resident of Elgin bury a gold hoard here? Maybe. Will this echo from April 22, 1984 tell you where it is? Maybe.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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Old-time barns were for storing 4:20

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Barns were once a common sight in the city of Elgin. This echo from January 15, 2006 tells of some that remain, and others that have disappeared.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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Sunday Message 1/12/25: 2 Cor 6- Are you Unequally Yoked? 41:53

3M ago41:53

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Autor: Phillip Thomas

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New Year, Same Mission: Worship - Week 2

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Series: New Year, Same Mission: 01-12-2025Autor: Jason Huddleston

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Early gangs plagued Elgin 4:08

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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.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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Roll out the red carpet for the major crime awards! 5:18

4M ago5:18

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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.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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Journey Podcast- Interview with Tom Burns, a "Redeemed Idiot" 1:06:10

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Autor: Phillip Thomas

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New Year, Same Mission: Transformation - Week 1

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Series: New Year, Same Mission: 01-05-2025Autor: Jason Huddleston

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Footnotes to history had a local tie 4:29

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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.Autor: Elgin History Museum

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Hot topic in December 1885? What else, weather 4:17

4M ago4:17

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

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