I travel this road a lot. I was at the lee county historical society and saw this book. I read the first half, i couldn't put it down. So good. When was this presentation?
@ElginHistoryMuseum21 күн бұрын
This was recorded July 15, 2021. Glad to hear you enjoyed the book.
@TheAnakinchosen1Ай бұрын
good afternoon. I've been enjoying the documentary but I was wondering if the name John Doran in the 1800s somehow plays into this history
@SuperMediaexpertАй бұрын
can't understand. garbled
@thomassitko5663Ай бұрын
OMG 😢 how far away were you from the microphone????!!!!!Sooooooo disappointed. I really REALLY wanted to listen to this since I only live a mile away from the old watch factory. 😢
@ElginHistoryMuseumАй бұрын
Did you try turning up the volume on your computer as well as on the video? It was a little challenging to capture the sound with two presenters, so sorry about that.
@ldcraig20063 ай бұрын
It was hard to hear you sometimes, when you turned away from the camera. A voice-over might have been better. The ambient traffic noises are distracting, as well.
@ElginHistoryMuseum2 ай бұрын
Thank you for your feedback. This was one of our first videos that we ever produced! We have invested time and money into training and equipment, so hopefully our videos have improved.
@sylviadavis73353 ай бұрын
I just received some items from my husbands grandmother in original packages from LeeWards-i googled info on it and this came up! Thank you for doing this video- I never would have remembered LeeWards as we lived in Carpentersville growing up but my husband's grandmother was from down south IL. The price on the kit was $1.49 for 2 pillow cases to embroider - she never completed the project. I may have to do it for her :)
@ElginHistoryMuseum3 ай бұрын
That would be so sweet of you to embroider the pillow cases! Glad you enjoyed the video!
@JamesJohnson-qj8xm4 ай бұрын
My Great grandfather is buried there. Maybe this year I will pay him a visit. Is the cemetery open for visitors ??
@nbrown59075 ай бұрын
I am glad I did not have to go there in 1872, probably torture back then. I was in their in the late 80's and it was terrible. Packed like sardines and pills handed out to keep all sedated lol. There was a patient with aids cutting and bleeding they got the bleach out quick and there was one guy who masturbated into the drinking fountain. Yikes, I was young, my bipolar has gotten better thank God.
@ElginHistoryMuseum5 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching, and thank you for your comments.
@plasticpeon5 ай бұрын
Thank you for this wonderful documentary.
@ElginHistoryMuseum5 ай бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
@john07295 ай бұрын
THIS WAS FANTASTIC ! THANK YOU SO MUCH !
@ElginHistoryMuseum5 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it, John. Thanks for watching and your comment.
@anarchistatheist19176 ай бұрын
The elgin illinois tornado along with the other tornadoes of the tornado outbreak of 1920/03/28 is a often forgotten disaster. The tri state tornado of 1925 is remembered the most among tornadoes and tornadoes of the 1920's. But the tornadoes of this outbreak caused a combined death toll of 153 fatalities, over 1,200 injuries. And it took place across the midwest and southern parts of the United States. Rest in peace all the victims and survivors of the march 28th 1920 tornado outbreak. Gone but never forgotten.
@ElginHistoryMuseum6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing that information.
@brucehartman236 ай бұрын
I heard it was haunted
@sanfranciscoprofessor25777 ай бұрын
Important information, very hard to find. Thank you.
@sydnii63598 ай бұрын
my great grandma was lobotomized here in 1964 😳
@cathycreger80089 ай бұрын
I spent two weeks at elgin state years ago. I was suicidal.
@mauritagill527410 ай бұрын
Great coverage on the topic.
@ElginHistoryMuseum10 ай бұрын
Thanks Maurita! Tom did a great job.
@user-zy6uv2wf1v11 ай бұрын
Very cool, great information..thank you!
@ElginHistoryMuseum11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
@TexasTrosper11 ай бұрын
What a wonderful presentation. I am proud to know that I had ancestors in Elgin at the time. I hope they were not the rude citizens though!
@lindaburns5817 Жыл бұрын
❤ BEAUTIFUL TO SEE AGAIN, MY HOME TOWN, THANK YOU FOR SHARING ⚘🇺🇸🙏🦋
@ElginHistoryMuseum Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind comment. Glad you enjoyed it.
@lindaburns5817 Жыл бұрын
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@lindaburns5817 Жыл бұрын
ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES! THANK YOU FOR SHARING ⚘🇺🇸🙏🦋
@ElginHistoryMuseum Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure! Thanks for your kind comment.
@lindaburns5817 Жыл бұрын
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@lindaburns5817 Жыл бұрын
❤ MR. ALFT WAS ONE OF MY HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER. I BOUGHT HIS BOOK. NICE TO SEE ELGIN AGAIN. HAVEN'T THERE SINCE 2016. THANKS FOR SHARING, ALOT HAS CHANGED. MOVED AWAY IN 1999. THANKS AGAIN, ⌚🌹❤👍🇺🇸🙏🦋
@ElginHistoryMuseum Жыл бұрын
Glad you are enjoying the videos, Linda! Thanks so much for your comments.
@lindaburns5817 Жыл бұрын
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@lindaburns5817 Жыл бұрын
❤ Really enjoyed seeing my home town. Thank you for sharing, loved it! ⌚⚘🇺🇸🙏🦋
@ElginHistoryMuseum Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and for your kind comment.
@lindaburns5817 Жыл бұрын
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@anthonyhunt701 Жыл бұрын
Very well presented👍🏻🚂
@ElginHistoryMuseum Жыл бұрын
Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video.
@carreteFILMSPro Жыл бұрын
WOW! Gorgeous...
@ElginHistoryMuseum Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@4149stonepony Жыл бұрын
Had the pleasure of meeting the narrator today, it was a pleasure. Great documentary!
@ElginHistoryMuseum Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it. Ernie is a real treasure. Thank you for watching!
@erbewayne6868 Жыл бұрын
Nice to see what is happening in Elgin and Kane co. All my children were born in Elgin and the area will always be special to me.
@ElginHistoryMuseum Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! We agree - Elgin is a pretty special place.
@michelleganze5442 Жыл бұрын
I remember the bayonet I grew up walking the city
@klepper00 Жыл бұрын
Nice !
@bonfireblessings Жыл бұрын
A pleasure to watch, and such great information! Thanks. 👍🏻
@ElginHistoryMuseum Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for your kind comment!
@CheckThisOut77 Жыл бұрын
You missed the Pioneer Memorial statue that was featured on a U.S. Commemorative Silver Half Dollar in 1936. This valuable half dollar was issued on the 100th anniversary of the founding of Elgin.
@KevinOConnor364 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for creating the video of this presentation. Much appreciated.
@ElginHistoryMuseum Жыл бұрын
Thanks for having your talk here! It was a real pleasure.
@brianberthold3118 Жыл бұрын
great vid !!
@ElginHistoryMuseum Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@johncrowe5164 Жыл бұрын
Hey..Nice Shirt George Rowe!
@maryedwards3377 Жыл бұрын
Hi! Love hearing this family story today! Mary Edwards
@cwselinakyl Жыл бұрын
Hi Mary. Are you a descendant of Alfred Edwards of the Woodruff and Edwards Foundry?
@kcarthan4444 Жыл бұрын
This is such important history......that is why things like this need to be taught in our schools.
@jencarlosdelgado7817 Жыл бұрын
Wow
@terrioestreich4007 Жыл бұрын
What a sweet man
@coolbabe4940 Жыл бұрын
Thank You so much for posting. I still have all the handmade ornaments from Lee Wards that my Mom made.
@rogermiller2159 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. Very well done
@ElginHistoryMuseum Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! We appreciate your feedback.
@mmichelson3 Жыл бұрын
This type of history on the Elgin watch company is fantastic. thank you so much for setting this up. I would look forward to more videos on the topic
@ElginHistoryMuseum Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Subscribe to our KZbin channel and you will be notified when we post new videos.
@Dark_Scarecrow2 жыл бұрын
This is tremendous research I live not too far from Dixon I’m gonna go find the spot and pay my respects
@ElginHistoryMuseum Жыл бұрын
Mr. Thiel is working on getting a memorial plaque installed at the site. Thanks for watching and thanks for your comments.
@crippleguy4152 жыл бұрын
I remember the old buildings . The place gave me the creeps . Haunted tunnels rumor has it . Sad about the graves in back of the place . 🥺
@wandabakk45032 жыл бұрын
Nicely done Bill as usual. This needs to be distributed and seen more widely, especially for those who advocate for those with serious mental illnesses. The city of Elgin has an amazing historian treasure with Mr. Briska. But people need to know the rest of the story. All that community care after the mass exit to save money isn’t exactly cracked up as was delineated by the Kennedy administration. In other words, it is a colossal failure and will never be able to match the care given at the Elgin’s state hospital. Could you add the address or phone where to order this book? Thanks.
@ElginHistoryMuseum Жыл бұрын
Hi Wanda. Thanks for your comments. You can order the book from the Museum's website: elginhistory.org/product/the-history-of-elgin-mental-health-center-evolution-of-a-state-hospital/
@mr50sagain2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for updating your book! Do you know of a resource that describes the legal process to have someone declared insane in Illinois during the 1890’s? The newspapers from back in the day published lists of people declared insane by court order, but little else.
@mr50sagain2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the great video and book! During the late 1800’s, did family members visit or were those found to be insane abandoned by their families?
@paulcossairt54962 жыл бұрын
My mother and I have been cleaning out my step dad's house and we have found one of these auction generators with everything in full
@ElginHistoryMuseum Жыл бұрын
That's amazing! Now you have a little history on the object. Thanks for watching!
@PegsHouston2 жыл бұрын
I grew up in Carpentersville, & so I did most of my ice skating at the rink made next to the Besinger Community Center (aka "Youth Center" in the 1960s). We DID manage to go to Lords Park a few times, & it was so picturesque, I felt like I was in a Currier & Ives print. It's too bad no one will experience that again. Thanks for the informative video. :-)
@ElginHistoryMuseum2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your memories, Peggy!
@leonblalark43542 жыл бұрын
😢Phenomenal, Outstanding 💯✨👑✨🤗💪🏾❤️🩹
@terranuovabiochar2 жыл бұрын
Wow this is so interesting! I’m in awe at how big the hospital used to be
@whattheshep68142 жыл бұрын
Can't believe they tore down such marvels of architecture and beauty to replace them with featureless brick rectangles or open land. That original building should've been on the historical registry.
@ddylla852 жыл бұрын
You would think that being listed on the NRHP would save a structure from the wrecking ball, sadly it does not. The designation limits what alterations an owner can make if they intend to save/restore said building.