Once noted for its contributions to the watch-making industry, Elgin today is celebrated for its Victorian era architecture and diverse arts community. The city boasts one of the largest known collections of Sears Catalog Homes in the country, with more than 200 kit homes built 1908-1940 in the area. Many restored Queen Anne style homes in Elgin were once owned by executives at the Elgin Watch Company which was located along the banks of the Fox River until 1968. Learn More...