WINFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM

WINFIELD, IA

One Road To Another CPKC's first go at linking countries via trains was with 181/180, a pair of trains from Bensenville, IL to San Luis Potosi in Mexico and vice versa, respectively. These intermodal trains use the KCS and KCSM for most of their run, but use the CPs line from Kansas City to Chicago to form the last link. This trackage was made from the remains of the Milwaukee Road and Rock Island by the DM&E using The Rock from Davenport to Washington and the Milwaukee's Washington to Kansas City line, making for some interesting relics along the right of way - including the right of way itself. Built in 1903, the Milwaukee Road bridge over 250th Street is over 300 foot long and a rarity among bridges in the region. Reportedly, it's also the oldest of the underslung truss bridges in Iowa, a type that was evidently not often permitted for construction way back when. Hard to believe it's still good over a hundred years later, and considering CPKC is supposed to dramatically increase how much traffic is on this line, it begs the question as to whether this bridge will become a casualty of progress or stand yet longer. KCS4111 & CP9365 make up the power on 181. I waited here for a little while for it after having visited and left Ottumwa earlier, and unfortunately despite my best efforts I failed to get to Cotter fast enough to snap the Rock Island signals there properly. Such is the way it goes.
One Road To Another Credit: Leo Blackwelder



The Winfield Historical Society and Museum is located in Winfield, Iowa. It was established in 1998 as a non-profit organization with the mission of preserving and promoting the history of Winfield and its surrounding area.

The museum is housed in the historic former Winfield High School building, which was built in 1916. The museum features a wide variety of historical artifacts and documents, including photographs, documents, and artifacts related to the town’s past. It also features a variety of rotating exhibits, including the “History of Winfield” exhibit, which explores the town’s history from its founding in 1855 through the present.

The Winfield Historical Society and Museum hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including fundraisers, educational programs, lectures, and other special events. It also offers a variety of tours, including walking tours of downtown Winfield and tours of the former high school building.

The museum is open to the public, free of charge, from April through October and by appointment during the winter months. The Winfield Historical Society and Museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting the unique history of Winfield and its surrounding area and providing educational opportunities for visitors.

WINFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WINFIELD IA. US MID #8401900564

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).

One Road To Another CPKC's first go at linking countries via trains was with 181/180, a pair of trains from Bensenville, IL to San Luis Potosi in Mexico and vice versa, respectively. These intermodal trains use the KCS and KCSM for most of their run, but use the CPs line from Kansas City to Chicago to form the last link. This trackage was made from the remains of the Milwaukee Road and Rock Island by the DM&E using The Rock from Davenport to Washington and the Milwaukee's Washington to Kansas City line, making for some interesting relics along the right of way - including the right of way itself. Built in 1903, the Milwaukee Road bridge over 250th Street is over 300 foot long and a rarity among bridges in the region. Reportedly, it's also the oldest of the underslung truss bridges in Iowa, a type that was evidently not often permitted for construction way back when. Hard to believe it's still good over a hundred years later, and considering CPKC is supposed to dramatically increase how much traffic is on this line, it begs the question as to whether this bridge will become a casualty of progress or stand yet longer. KCS4111 & CP9365 make up the power on 181. I waited here for a little while for it after having visited and left Ottumwa earlier, and unfortunately despite my best efforts I failed to get to Cotter fast enough to snap the Rock Island signals there properly. Such is the way it goes.
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WINFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM
114 S LOCUST ST
WINFIELD
IA
52659-9586

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MID # 8401900564
Name WINFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 421475429
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.128682, -91.437375
CODES FIPS State Code: 19
FIPS County Code: 087
US Census Tract: 970100
US Census Block: 1058