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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1714_elgins-masonic-temple-cornerstone_Elgin-IL.html
In 1926 a grand hall was erected as the new home for two local Masonic organizations — the Elgin Lodge #117 and the Monitor Lodge #552. At the time, the new Masonic Temple was Elgin's largest indoor meeting space. In addition to lodge functi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM146Q_washington-reformed-presbyterian-church_Elgin-IL.html
This tablet is made to preserve the memory of pioneers, God fearing people from Scotland and Ireland who organized this church in 1841, as a place to meet together and worship
Andrew McCornack · Robert Shedden · William Fraser &mi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11M7_elgin_Elgin-IL.html
Built for horse-drawn apparatus in 1896, in anticipation of city growth, Barn No. 3 was designed by Smith Hoag. It reflects the turn-of-the-century "Storefront Style" of fire barn architecture. Designated a local landmark in 1992.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11JG_billy-and-ma-sunday_Sleepy-Hollow-IL.html
Evangelist William "Billy" Sunday and his wife Helen "Ma" Sunday owned this farm, 1899-1913, and spent their summers here. Ma was born on the farm. Billy was born in Ames, Iowa, in 1862. He played outfield for Chicago and other National League Bas…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11JF_pinkertons-early-home_West-Dundee-IL.html
Allan Pinkerton, famous detective, had his home and cooperage on this lot, 1844-1850. Here he sheltered and employed slaves escaping to freedom. After helping to capture some counterfeiters, he became deputy sheriff of Kane County in 1848. In 1850…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11IO_elgin-national-watch-company_Elgin-IL.html
From 1866 to 1966 this site was occupied by the Elgin National Watch Company. This was the first watch factory built west of the Alleghenies and grew to become the world's largest. During its lifetime over 60 million 'Elgin' watches were manufactu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11IN_elgin-road-races_Elgin-IL.html
This marker is along the "south leg" of the Elgin road races. Beginning in 1910, many leading drivers and mechanics competed here in grueling tests of speed and endurance that contributed to the development of the modern automobile.Manufacturers w…