BURLINGTON IOWA FRIENDS OF THE DEPOT

BURLINGTON, IA

The Classics (2024) Rusty Truck - 
U.S. Route 34 just south of Kirkwood, Illinois, United States

Flickr Explore, <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wrherndon/53535548299/in/explore-2024-02-18/">2024-02-18</a>.

I took this photo back in June 2010 and published <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wrherndon/8378585192/in/album-72177720315376572/">a color version</a> on Flickr a few months later, but I was really never satisfied with that image.  This is the B&W that I always *wanted* to publish.
The Classics (2024) Credit: Bill Herndon

Burlington Iowa Friends of the Depot is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to preserving and promoting the Burlington Depot, which is a historic landmark in Burlington, Iowa. The depot was built in 1899 and served as a transportation hub for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad until 1970. The Friends of the Depot was established in 1993 by a group of individuals who were passionate about preserving the depot and its history.

The organization's mission is to restore and maintain the depot for future generations to enjoy. They also work to promote the depot as a cultural and educational resource for the community. The Friends of the Depot offer guided tours of the depot, which includes exhibits on the history of the railroad and Burlington. They also host special events throughout the year, such as a Christmas open house and a vintage railroad car show.

In addition to preserving the depot, the Friends of the Depot also work to promote economic development in the area. They believe that the depot can be a catalyst for growth and have worked with local businesses and organizations to bring more visitors to the area.

Overall, the Burlington Iowa Friends of the Depot is a dedicated group of volunteers who are committed to preserving and promoting the history of the Burlington Depot. Their efforts have helped to ensure that this historic landmark remains an important part of the community for years to come.

BURLINGTON IOWA FRIENDS OF THE DEPOT is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BURLINGTON IA. US MID #8401900669

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Contact BURLINGTON IOWA FRIENDS OF THE DEPOT

BURLINGTON IOWA FRIENDS OF THE DEPOT
PO BOX 26
BURLINGTON
IA
52601-5811

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BURLINGTON IOWA FRIENDS OF THE DEPOT Information

MID # 8401900669
Name BURLINGTON IOWA FRIENDS OF THE DEPOT
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 455506965
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.808639, -91.116904
CODES FIPS State Code: 19
FIPS County Code: 057
US Census Tract: 000500
US Census Block: 1003