Parhaat The History Museum Podcastit (2025)

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

2d ago4:24

4:24

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.Kirjoittanut Elgin History Museum

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Home Front Heroes: Milkweed in the War 8:48

7d ago8:48

8:48

In honor of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, the museum brings our newest exhibit, Home Front Heroes. Home Front Heroes looks at the effort of Muskegon County during the war. In this podcast episode we look at one of those efforts, the collection of milkweed pods for the war and what use they had.…

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Just how cold was it, anyway? 4:23

6d ago4:23

4:23

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

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Elgin homes open door to history 3:01

9d ago3:01

3:01

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

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

13d ago5:27

5:27

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

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Unusual snippets about Elgin schools 5:26

16d ago5:26

5:26

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.Kirjoittanut Elgin History Museum

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Happenings of Februarys past 5:12

20d ago5:12

5:12

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.Kirjoittanut Elgin History Museum

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Invaders of the Great Lakes 13:11

22d ago13:11

13:11

Invasive species have for a long time made the Great Lakes and Michigan waterways their home. In our episode today learn about how some of these creatures found their way here, what is being done to stop them, and what you can do to help fight back against them and prevent their further spread.

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Elgin's thriving cattle trade 4:20

23d ago4:20

4:20

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

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

27d ago3:59

3:59

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.Kirjoittanut Elgin History Museum

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Prominent chemist lived in Elgin 4:39

30d ago4:39

4:39

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

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

1M ago3:35

3:35

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

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Nuptial pact made headlines 3:47

1M ago3:47

3:47

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.Kirjoittanut Elgin History Museum

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

1M ago3:34

3:34

"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.Kirjoittanut Elgin History Museum

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John Moon-Baron, Banker, and Politician 5:58

1M ago5:58

5:58

John Wesley Moon came to Muskegon as a young man and started out in a sawmill eventually working his way up to being a sawmill owner. Moon would later expand his portfolio into many other Muskegon businesses such as The Alaska Refrigerator Company and Muskegon Chemical Fire Engine Company. Moon was a prominent politician though serving at the state…

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Descendant tells of gold hoard 3:34

1M ago3:34

3:34

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.Kirjoittanut Elgin History Museum

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Old-time barns were for storing 4:20

1M ago4:20

4:20

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.Kirjoittanut Elgin History Museum

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Wedding of the Waters: The Opening of the Erie Canal 19:36

1M ago19:36

19:36

October 26, 1825 marked the ceremonial opening of the Erie Canal, a waterway that would shape the future of the nation. To celebrate, Governor DeWitt Clinton led a cross-state procession, stopping in each town along the man-made waterway.Kirjoittanut The Buffalo History Museum

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Early gangs plagued Elgin 4:08

2M ago4:08

4:08

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.Kirjoittanut Elgin History Museum

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

2M ago5:18

5:18

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.Kirjoittanut Elgin History Museum

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Footnotes to history had a local tie 4:29

2M ago4:29

4:29

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.Kirjoittanut Elgin History Museum

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Ice Boats! 7:27

2M ago7:27

7:27

When the ice and snow cover our area many of us stay inside and find indoor activities to keep us entertained. Ice boaters however spend as much time outside as they can enjoying the frozen waters. Listen in to learn about what ice boats are, and for just how long they have been gliding across our ice.…

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

2M ago4:17

4:17

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

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The team was the cat's meow but still nine lives short 3:44

2M ago3:44

3:44

Attention Baseball Fans! Tune in to this echo from June 14, 1982 to learn about the Elgin baseball team that won the pennant back in 1910.Kirjoittanut Elgin History Museum

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Happenings from Decembers past 4:33

2M ago4:33

4:33

Join E.C. "Mike" Alft on December 7, 1986 as he tells us the happenings of Decembers past.Kirjoittanut Elgin History Museum

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Christmas 1910 also had Santa and Dickens 4:45

2M ago4:45

4:45

Stressed by holiday preparations? Tune into this echo from December 22, 1985 to learn what Christmas 1910 was like in Elgin.Kirjoittanut Elgin History Museum

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The Life of Julia Hackley 9:12

2M ago9:12

9:12

Known for her incredibly kindness and willingness to help others, Julia Hackley was an important figure in Muskegon. On this episode we look back at her contributions to Muskegon, her life, and her marriage to Charles Hackley.

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Christmas trees lit up Elgin's past 4:39

2M ago4:39

4:39

Join Mike Alft on December 19, 1999 to learn the history of illuminated holiday trees in Elgin.Kirjoittanut Elgin History Museum

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Why is it called...? 5:32

3M ago5:32

5:32

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.Kirjoittanut Elgin History Museum

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Gifts may change, but not the spirit 6:13

3M ago6:13

6:13

Not sure what to get that Special Someone on your holiday list? Tune in to this echo from December 17, 2000 to learn about the hot holiday gifts for Elginites of years past.Kirjoittanut Elgin History Museum

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Christmas 1903, when Santa did not upstage Turkey Day 3:59

3M ago3:59

3:59

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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The Maycroft Square Tappers 10:07

3M ago10:07

10:07

Today we look at the history of a internationally known dance group that was formed and trained right in Muskegon County, the Maycroft Square Tappers. The Maycroft Square Tappers blended together square dancing and tap dancing into their own unique style, listen in to hear their story.

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LeeWards sews up business for over 74 years 3:45

3M ago3:45

3:45

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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"Underground Railway" has few connections in Elgin area 4:45

3M ago4:45

4:45

The Underground Railroad was a loosely organized, yet effective, system that helped guide formerly enslaved men, women and children to the Northern states and Canada in the years before the Civil War. Tune into this echo from October 19, 1997 to learn what there is to know about Elgin's connection.Kirjoittanut Elgin History Museum

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Clintonville name caused mix-ups for railroad and town 3:11

3M ago3:11

3:11

All aboard for Clintonville and South Elgin! That's the same place, right? Well, it depends. Tune in to this echo from June 25, 1989 to learn why these names caused confusion a century ago.Kirjoittanut Elgin History Museum

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The Mona Lake Float Bridge 10:00

3M ago10:00

10:00

Mona Lake long has been an obstacle to travelers going north or south through Muskegon County, with the only way to get around it being by the channel to Lake Michigan or the east side of the lake. Both options were a long way around though and so the idea of bridging the lake across a middle point would eventually occur with the first "float" brid…

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Piece of agricultural history still standing 3:38

3M ago3:38

3:38

What's up with that silo downtown by the library? Let E.C. "Mike" Alft tell you all about it in this echo from January 29, 2006.Kirjoittanut Elgin History Museum

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Triple slaying by 14-year old in 1913 3:20

3M ago3:20

3:20

An echo from November 29, 1992 tells the grim tale of Sara, Orville and Maud Sleep.Kirjoittanut Elgin History Museum

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November happenings from years past 4:27

4M ago4:27

4:27

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.Kirjoittanut Elgin History Museum

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The coming of the railroad 5:52

4M ago5:52

5:52

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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Inventions could have made Elgin the world's "Tire Capital" 3:19

4M ago3:19

3:19

Have you ever had a flat tire? Wheel-y annoying, even back in 1907. Two Elgin inventors sought to fix this problem but couldn't get their business rolling. I'll spare you the puns and just recommend this echo from August 13, 1995.Kirjoittanut Elgin History Museum

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Women's Suffrage and Muskegon 35:55

4M ago35:55

35:55

Before tomorrows election, we are going to be discussing just exactly how women won the right to vote and how that movement took shape state wide and in Muskegon. AdditionalResources: SuffragistMagazine SmithsonianLearning Lab Suffs theMusical Education Museums: Women’s Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls NY Michigan Women’s Hall of Fam…

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Elgin watch ads touted durability 4:00

4M ago4:00

4:00

Just how well-made were Elgin National Watches? Let this echo from April 13, 1997 give you several examples.Kirjoittanut Elgin History Museum

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A century ago, Elgin residents feared Halloween vandalism 3:53

4M ago3:53

3:53

Elgin residents feared Halloween Night 1898 was going to be a rough one. They feared a rash of vandalism, and they were not wrong. Tune in to this echo from October 25, 1998 to learn more about that wild night.Kirjoittanut Elgin History Museum

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Spook priestess haunted Elgin widow a century ago 4:17

4M ago4:17

4:17

Vera Ava was a medium who claimed she could raise the spirits of the dead. Her travels took her from New York City to an English jail cell. In between, she spent time in Elgin with a widow who sought spiritual advice and eventually took Vera Ava to court. An echo from November 23, 1997 tells the tale.…

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October Happenings of the Past 4:15

4M ago4:15

4:15

Catch up on the October news items from 1897, 1922, 1947, 1972 and 1987 in this echo from October 5, 1997.Kirjoittanut Elgin History Museum

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Cupid's courier makes love pay 5:41

4M ago5:41

5:41

Middle-aged widow, good-looking, wealthy, tired of single life, would correspond with gentlemen; object, matrimony. Address Box 104, Elgin, IL. Dating was no easier back in 1907, especially when scammers were involved. Learn from someone else's mistakes in this echo from April 20, 1986.Kirjoittanut Elgin History Museum

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How a Muskegon Detective Brought Down a Notorious Gangster 9:44

4M ago9:44

9:44

On Halloween night 1925, Detective Charles Hammond of the Muskegon Police Department was tracking down a counterfeiter. At the time he had no idea his target was a notorious criminal known as Dutch Anderson. An ensuing confrontation between the two would leave both men dead. Listen in as we uncover the history of these two men and what happened tha…

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Elgin's bridge kept falling down, falling down. 4:14

5M ago4:14

4:14

Are you planning on driving over the Chicago Street bridge today? This echo from November 27, 1988 should reassure you that today's bridge is perfectly safe. It was the 5 previous bridges you had to worry about.Kirjoittanut Elgin History Museum

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Our animal friends 4:02

5M ago4:02

4:02

Do you know about the lion who used to live in Elgin? How about the other lion that used to live in Elgin? No? What about the elephant that made a memorable visit to the west side? No? Sounds like you had better listen to this echo from February 26, 1984 and get caught up.Kirjoittanut Elgin History Museum

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