Elgin History Museum

Elgin History Museum is a museum in Elgin Township, Kane, Illinois which is located on Park Street. Elgin History Museum is situated nearby to the fitness club Gymnasium, as well as near the school Elgin Academy.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Elgin Academy and YWCA USA.

Elgin Academy

School

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Elgin Academy was an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory school in Elgin, Illinois, United States. Elgin Academy was notable for many accomplishments, such as its Scholastic Bowl and ACES teams.

YWCA USA

Community center

YWCA USA is a 501 non-profit organization and the American division of the YWCA. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and focuses on women's empowerment. YWCA USA is situated 1,700 feet southwest of Elgin History Museum.

The Hemmens Cultural Center

Arts center

The Hemmens Cultural Center is a 1,200-seat theatre in Elgin, Illinois, United States. It is the home of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra. The Hemmens Cultural Center is situated 2,500 feet west of Elgin History Museum.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Elgin and Elgin Historic District.

Elgin

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Elgin is a city in Chicagoland known for its Victorian architecture and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra.

Elgin Historic District

Neighborhood

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The Elgin Historic District is a set of 697 buildings in Elgin, Illinois. Of these, 429 contribute to the district's historical integrity. The district is the oldest portion of the city, and contains mostly residences and churches.

South Elgin

Town

South Elgin is a village in Kane County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 23,865. In 2007, Money magazine named South Elgin as 82nd of 100 entries in its "America's Best Places to Live" edition and again in 2011 as 98th of 100 entries. South Elgin is situated 3½ miles south of Elgin History Museum.

Elgin History Museum

Type: Museum
Address: 360 Park Street, Elgin, IL 60120
Categories: building, tourism, and tourist attraction
Location: Elgin Township, Kane, Illinois, Midwest, United States, North America
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Latitude

42.0412° or 42° 2′ 28″ north

Longitude

-88.27784° or 88° 16′ 40″ west

Open location code

86JH2PRC+FV

OpenStreetMap ID

way 587282413

OpenStreetMap feature

building=yes

OpenStreetMap feature

tourism=museum

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