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| Author | : Jim Edwards |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 132 |
| Release | : 1999-11-15 |
| Genre | : Photography |
| ISBN | : 1439610274 |
Elgin was named by a city founder, James T. Gifford, after his favorite hymn. The city shares its name with 20 cities in 15 states and 8 countries. Elgin is situated on the banks of the Fox River, 35 miles northwest of Chicago, the city with which Elgin had thriving business exchanges in agricultural and industrial goods. The citys world-wide fame, for the most part, has come from its watch factory and Mr. Gail Bordens milk company. Pianos, shoes, books, and even chewing gum were also manufactured in Elgin and sold internationally. This exciting new study of a major Midwestern city is chock-full of images, many of which have never before been published. Featured in Elgin, Illinois is information about the Elgin National Watch Company, early circus and carnival attractions, as well as rip-roaring national road races. Highlighted in one chapter is Elgins part in helping to win World War I at home, complete with original photographs from the front in Europe. This lively and historical look at Elgin from the 1800s to the 1930s is interwoven with national and international trends and events.
| Author | : William E. Bennett |
| Publisher | : Grove/Atlantic, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 134 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 9780738518947 |
Elgin, Illinois, was founded in 1835. However, the community truly came into its own at the end of the Civil War, when the Elgin National Watch Company moved there and took the city name as its own. The name Elgin became synonymous with quality for over 100 years. Elgin, Illinois: "Wish You Were Here" tells the story of the town of Elgin during the 20th century, featuring vintage postcards of that period. Special events of historic interest include the tornado of 1920, and the Elgin Road Races, which gained national fame for a brief time around the World War I era. More than 200 pictures, culled from the collection of the Elgin Area Historical Society, and colorful narratives tell of the accomplishments by those first few generations who lived and died in the community.
| Author | : William E. Bennett |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 186 |
| Release | : 2001-09-13 |
| Genre | : Photography |
| ISBN | : 1439613230 |
Elgin, Illinois, was founded in 1835. However, the community truly came into its own at the end of the Civil War, when the Elgin National Watch Company moved there and took the city name as its own. The name Elgin became synonymous with quality for over 100 years. Elgin, Illinois: "Wish You Were Here" tells the story of the town of Elgin during the 20th century, featuring vintage postcards of that period. Special events of historic interest include the tornado of 1920, and the Elgin Road Races, which gained national fame for a brief time around the World War I era. More than 200 pictures, culled from the collection of the Elgin Area Historical Society, and colorful narratives tell of the accomplishments by those first few generations who lived and died in the community.
| Author | : Jim Edwards |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 132 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9780738502595 |
Elgin was named by a city founder, James T. Gifford, after his favorite hymn. The city shares its name with 20 cities in 15 states and 8 countries. Elgin is situated on the banks of the Fox River, 35 miles northwest of Chicago, the city with which Elgin had thriving business exchanges in agricultural and industrial goods. The city's world-wide fame, for the most part, has come from its watch factory and Mr. Gail Borden's milk company. Pianos, shoes, books, and even chewing gum were also manufactured in Elgin and sold internationally. This exciting new study of a major Midwestern city is chock-full of images, many of which have never before been published. Featured in Elgin, Illinois is information about the Elgin National Watch Company, early circus and carnival attractions, as well as rip-roaring national road races. Highlighted in one chapter is Elgin's part in helping to win World War I at home, complete with original photographs from the front in Europe. This lively and historical look at Elgin from the 1800s to the 1930s is interwoven with national and international trends and events.
| Author | : Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 40 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : Elgin (Ill.) |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Elgin (Ill.) |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 250 |
| Release | : 1915 |
| Genre | : Elgin (Ill.) |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : John Weiss |
| Publisher | : Independently Published |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2020-05-03 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : |
As time goes by and families move on many places of our past are soon forgotten. With progress comes change and familiar landmarks disappear. It's important to write our history while those that are still with us can share their insights.A neighborhood was much more than a place to live; it was also a place to worship, to work, to socialize and to meet our daily needs. In today's age a click of a button will bring to our door whatever we want or need but what was it like 50 years or 100 years ago?*Who was Burgess Truesdell and why is he important to Elgin's northeast side?*Why was part of P.J. Kimball junior's property sold at public auction?*What Catholic organization founded a hospital?*What's the story behind the Hewins House?*What religious groups founded chapels in the neighborhood?*Who was the other Kimball family?*Who were the Knott and Mann families?*What factory went from Chewing Gum to a Creamery to a Blacksmith to Furniture Empire?*Who was Fred Seiger and his contribution to Elgin?*Who was M.G.D. and what did he offer?*Who were Gottlieb and Elmer Schick and how did prohibition affect them?
| Author | : Exchange Club of Elgin, Ill |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 50 |
| Release | : 1929* |
| Genre | : Elgin (Ill.) |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : John Weiss |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 228 |
| Release | : 2019-08-18 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781687204349 |
Has passing by an old house ever piqued your interest? Have you ever wondered who built it? Or even who lived there? By using public land records we can discover how a piece of land is transferred from owner to owner from the original land patent issued by the Federal Government in the 1840's to a lot that a house now occupies. See how property ownership evolves from the simple handshake and agreement, to using third parties to back the loan, to more formal agreements with capitalists to the modern banking era. See how owners financed their "American Dream" and what could happen if those obligations were not met. By knowing the owners we can discover a little of their personal history. Were they new immigrants with hopes and dreams of a better future for their families? Or were they descendants of the early families?How did they provide for their family? Did they work in the fields, the factories or start their own businesses?What religious affiliations did they represent and what churches did they attend? Were they members of fraternal or service organizations?What happens when the families leave the area and the "block" begins to see commercial enterprises take the place of the family home?This work brings the two together to give an impression of a small piece of a larger urban area. We follow the social and economic changes through the years that create a mixed use area. Welcome to the 400 block of Summit Street in Elgin, Illinois!
| Author | : Marvin Anthony Elbert |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 228 |
| Release | : 1970 |
| Genre | : Depressions |
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