Architectural Studies by Rebecca Hunter
Local author and historian Rebecca Hunter has extensively researched structures and compiled studies on the unique architecture of Elgin. These studies cover Sears and other kit homes, the use of ornamental concrete blocks in Elgin architecture, and the current uses for neighborhood grocery stores and rural outbuildings.
Sears HomesA collection of photographs and books detailing kit homes from Sears and Roebuck Co. |
Ornamental Concrete Block ArchitectureA collection of photographs showing the use of ornamental concrete blocks in Elgin architecture. |
Remnants of Our Rural PastA collection of photographs showing Elgin's history as a rural city, driven by horse and carriage. |
Neighborhood Grocery StoresA historical and pictorial record of neighborhood grocery stores. |