General Info

The Owl, Elgin's first home goods store and wine bar, offers unique vintage and second-hand furniture and a local option for happy hour and sampling boutique wines. The store, located in historic downtown Elgin, offers a variety of evening activities for locals who would prefer to stay close to home. The Owl's namesake is inspired by an original ghost mural (circa 1900) of Owl Cigars that adorns the store's wall was painted a year before the building was constructed, providing a stunning historic backdrop. The majestic mural was hidden for more than 90 years until 1990 when a film company shooting a television movie, "In Broad Daylight" revealed the historic artwork.The Owl, Elgin's first home goods store and wine bar, offers unique vintage and second-hand furniture and a local option for happy hour and sampling boutique wines. The store, located in historic downtown Elgin, offers a variety of evening activities for locals who would prefer to stay close to home. The Owl's namesake is inspired by an original ghost mural (circa 1900) of Owl Cigars that adorns the store's wall was painted a year before the building was constructed, providing a stunning historic backdrop. The majestic mural was hidden for more than 90 years until 1990 when a film company shooting a television movie, "In Broad Daylight" revealed the historic artwork.