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 milesnorthwest 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 Iat 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.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Most excelent piece of my family history.By CindyMy grandpa and grandma worked and lived at Unity for most of their lives and retired from there. My uncle and a cousin also worked their too. It was bunch of family memories for me as well.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Heartwarming. Historic and Wonderful!By d43boyFor those of you not familiar with the Unity movement. this book may not be for you. But if you are like me. a long-time student of Unity. this book will make you laugh. cry and warm your heart. To see these old. black and white photos of Unity Village (the headquarters of the Unity Movement) and see these people from 30-40 years ago following the same principles of Truth that I follow really warmed my heart! To see Charles and Myrtle. the founders of Unity is such a treat! I almost become emotional whenever I see Myrtle. the Mother of Unity. To see how many people they have helped and how many people have been blessed by Unity. from many years ago. it is just wonderful. You can almost sense and see the peace and love and joy radiating out of these peoples eyes and they seem to beckon you through the pictures to come up higher. They have definitely increased my devotion to Unity and I flip through the book often. This book is a real treat. especially for those of us who are interested in the history of Unity. We dont often see our founders. or our history and this book is an excellent testament to the true princples of Love. Joy. Peace and All-Good that surrounds us at all times. Thank you for making this book!
