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Hubbard Residence 1860
Views of Old Elgin, Digital Past

Many owners of historic buildings want to fully understand the history of their property. While unlocking the past of your home can be rewarding, the task of researching and establishing the validity of information can lead you to many sources.

For an overview of house research in the Elgin area, read: How to Research A House in Kane County.

Resources Available from the Gail Borden Library

Elgin City Directories & Kane County Directories
Elgin & Kane County Maps & Atlases
Kane County Histories
Elgin Histories
Pictorial, Descriptive & Architectural Studies
Elgin Newspapers
Annual Reviews of Local Construction
Pamphlet Files

Electronic Resources

Digital Past
Images of Elgin Online

How to Research a House in Kane County
An overview of house research

Elgin Newspaper and Vital Record’s Index


Recommended Links

Historic Preservation on the City of Elgin’s Website

Building Plaque Program from the City of Elgin

Picturesque Elgin - 1902

Historic Preservation - 1920

Kane County Recorder

Elgin Township Tax Assessor

There Used to Be: A Look Back at Elgin’s Architectural History
A website based on the publication by the Elgin Historical Society. Original book by Steven Stroud.


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