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Elgin in the 1950s

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2020-08-05 19:00:00 2020-08-05 20:00:00 America/Chicago Elgin in the 1950s 1950s in Elgin are remembered as the "good old days" and a time of unprecedented growth and prosperity to many. Historian Jerry Turnquist will take you back to this exciting time. Please register Virtual -

Wednesday, August 05
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2020-08-05 19:00:00 2020-08-05 20:00:00 America/Chicago Elgin in the 1950s 1950s in Elgin are remembered as the "good old days" and a time of unprecedented growth and prosperity to many. Historian Jerry Turnquist will take you back to this exciting time. Please register Virtual -

1950s in Elgin are remembered as the "good old days" and a time of unprecedented growth and prosperity to many. Historian Jerry Turnquist will take you back to this exciting time. Please register

See a different side to this era of a booming watch factory and “mom and pop” grocery stores.

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AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures |

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Phone: 847-742-2411
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