That mood came from the fact that the Elgin National Watch Company once was a huge regional employer and a main cog in Elgin’s economy. But the company had closed its big National Street plant ...

The Elgin National Watch district may lose its historic designation as city officials undertake an in-depth review of code cases, permit numbers and other data to determine if it’s a detriment ...

In fact, many of those stately homes were commissioned by executives of the National Watch Company, itself founded in 1864, and 10 years later renamed the Elgin National Watch Company. At one time ...

Although the world-renowned Elgin National Watch Company ended production over a half century ago, one aspect of this iconic company remains as strong as ever. The Elgin Golferettes, begun for ...

Led by co-chairs Paul Bednar and Trish LaFleur, the annual tours cycle through different sites each year. “This year we are featuring the Elgin National Watch Factory Historic District.