Elgin in Kane County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Communication Station
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 16, 2026
1. Communication Station Marker
Artist Name: CJ Hungerman
Title: Communication Station
Medium: Acrylic
"The basic concept for my mural is sound and positive communication between people. The variety of vessel colored shapes abstractly represent the diversity of people residing in the Elgin community. They are harmoniously grouped together with lines of communication coming out of several of the vessels. The cords flowing out of these holes represent the interactivity of people exchanging ideas and they are a throw back to the old land lines on phones. The geometric tessellation patterns on either end are a symbol of positive energy that is produced during creative expression such as music or theatrical performance." This mural was installed in the fall of 2021.
Erected 2021.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 2021.
Location. 42° 2.375′ N, 88° 17.187′ W. Marker is in Elgin, Illinois, in Kane County. It is on Civic Center Plaza 0.2 miles north of Highland Avenue. The marker is in the bottom left corner of the mural it describes,
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: James T. and Hezekiah Gifford (within shouting distance of this marker); Mother Skye (within shouting distance of this marker); Elgin Milk Condensing Company (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Elgin Windmill (about 700 feet away); Elgin Wind Power and Pump Company (about 700 feet away); "The Ultimate Sacrifice" (about 700 feet away); Gail Borden Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Pioneer Memorial Statue (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elgin.
Also see . . . About CJ Hungerman.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 16, 2026
2. Communication Station
The marker is in the bottom left corner of the mural.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 16, 2026
3. Communication Station at the Hemmens Center
Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 16, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
