LAKESHORE RAILROAD HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC

ELKHART, IN

University of Notre Dame campus The famous golden dome and statue of Mary atop the Main Building. — University of Notre Dame campus Credit: The West End

The Lakeshore Railroad Historical Foundation Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Elkhart, Indiana, that is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of railroads in the region. The foundation was founded in 2007 and has since become a leading institution for railroad history in the area.

The foundation operates a museum that showcases various artifacts and exhibits related to the history of railroads in the region. Visitors to the museum can see vintage locomotives, rail cars, and other historic items that are sure to fascinate anyone interested in the history of rail transportation.

In addition to its museum, the foundation also operates a number of educational programs and events throughout the year. These programs are designed to educate visitors about the rich history of railroads in the region, and to provide opportunities for people to learn more about the role that rail transportation has played in shaping the local community.

Overall, the Lakeshore Railroad Historical Foundation Inc. is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of rail transportation in the region. With its extensive collection of artifacts, educational programs, and events, the foundation is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to learn more about this fascinating aspect of local history.

LAKESHORE RAILROAD HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ELKHART IN. US MID #8401800283

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

University of Notre Dame campus A view of the Main Building, with its famous golden dome and statue of Mary on top.

20231204 01 Amtrak Niles, Michigan depot

Buried in the Free Ground A monument commemorating all those individuals who were buried in the &quot;free ground&quot; from 1873 to 1916 in Gracelawn Cemetary in Elkhart, Indiana. Generally, these people had no resources or family to provide burial, so they were interred in a pauper's cemetery.

Car side menu at Simonton Lake Drive In Here is the car side menu at the Simonton Lake Drive In, just north of Elkhart, Indiana on State Road 19 near the Michigan line. When you are ready to order, you push the button at the bottom of the menu to order and a voice comes over the speaker to take your order. A genuine car hop then brings your food and hooks the tray over the window in your car door. When you are finished, you flip the switch next to the order button, a light goes on (on the upper right of the panel) and a low volume siren sounds. The car hop then picks up your tray. Don't forget to leave a tip!

It's about 2 miles due north of the Elkhart West Indiana Toll Road exit, if you are traveling through. A short hop to experience fast food the way it was served in the 1950's and 1960's. They have darned good home made root beer, too!

Drive inns the way they used to be. Taken May 2020; the drive in is still in business in 2024, but only from April - September

7-16-05, Norfolk Southern C44-9W 9212 Eastbound at County Road 31 east of Goshen, IN.

Contact LAKESHORE RAILROAD HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC

LAKESHORE RAILROAD HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC
PO BOX 543
ELKHART
IN
46515

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MID #	8401800283
Name	LAKESHORE RAILROAD HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	310906499
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	41.682142, -85.970949
CODES	FIPS State Code: 18 FIPS County Code: 039 US Census Tract: 002900 US Census Block: 1038