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Land Donation in Elgin
- When
- 1864
- Where
- Elgin, Illinois
Four Elgin businessmen donated 35 acres to the watch company for the factory site.
Four Elgin businessmen agreed to acquire the property and then donated the required 35 acres to the watch company. This action facilitated the physical establishment of the manufacturing complex in Elgin.
Sources
- Elgin National Watch Company Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-11
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