FITCHBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

FITCHBURG, WI

Northwest Traction Group model railroad, 2024 The Northwest Traction Group model railroad layout. The Northwest Traction Group is a modular layout displaying electric railroading, primarily Midwest interurban railroads. Trains are powered from live overhead wire. HO Scale. At the February 2024 Model Railroad Show in Madison, Wisconsin, at the Alliant Energy Center. aka the Mad City Model Railroad Show.
Northwest Traction Group model railroad, 2024 Credit: Aaron Volkening

The Fitchburg Historical Society Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. The society was established in 1974 with the aim of preserving and promoting the history of Fitchburg and the surrounding areas. The society is run by a board of directors and is supported by a team of volunteers.

The society has a collection of artifacts, documents, photographs, and other historical materials related to Fitchburg's past. The collection includes items from the early settlers, the agricultural and industrial period, and the modern era. The society also maintains an archive of historical records, including maps, deeds, and newspapers.

The Fitchburg Historical Society organizes various educational programs and events throughout the year, including guest speakers, exhibits, and tours. The society also publishes a quarterly newsletter that features articles on local history and updates on the society's activities.

The society operates out of a historic building in Fitchburg, which serves as its headquarters and museum. The building was originally built in 1865 and served as a schoolhouse until the 1970s when it was renovated and converted into a museum.

Overall, the Fitchburg Historical Society Inc. plays an important role in preserving and promoting the rich history of Fitchburg and the surrounding areas. Its collection, educational programs, and events are valuable resources for anyone interested in the region's past.

FITCHBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in FITCHBURG WI. US MID #8405500521

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).

Northwest Traction Group model railroad, 2024 The Northwest Traction Group model railroad layout. The Northwest Traction Group is a modular layout displaying electric railroading, primarily Midwest interurban railroads. Trains are powered from live overhead wire. HO Scale. At the February 2024 Model Railroad Show in Madison, Wisconsin, at the Alliant Energy Center. aka the Mad City Model Railroad Show.
Northwest Traction Group model railroad, 2024 The Northwest Traction Group model railroad layout. The Northwest Traction Group is a modular layout displaying electric railroading, primarily Midwest interurban railroads. Trains are powered from live overhead wire. HO Scale. At the February 2024 Model Railroad Show in Madison, Wisconsin, at the Alliant Energy Center. aka the Mad City Model Railroad Show.
Northwest Traction Group model railroad, 2024 The Northwest Traction Group model railroad layout. The Northwest Traction Group is a modular layout displaying electric railroading, primarily Midwest interurban railroads. Trains are powered from live overhead wire. HO Scale. At the February 2024 Model Railroad Show in Madison, Wisconsin, at the Alliant Energy Center. aka the Mad City Model Railroad Show.
Northwest Traction Group model railroad, 2024 The Northwest Traction Group model railroad layout. The Northwest Traction Group is a modular layout displaying electric railroading, primarily Midwest interurban railroads. Trains are powered from live overhead wire. HO Scale. At the February 2024 Model Railroad Show in Madison, Wisconsin, at the Alliant Energy Center. aka the Mad City Model Railroad Show.
Northwest Traction Group model railroad, 2024 The Northwest Traction Group model railroad layout. The Northwest Traction Group is a modular layout displaying electric railroading, primarily Midwest interurban railroads. Trains are powered from live overhead wire. HO Scale. At the February 2024 Model Railroad Show in Madison, Wisconsin, at the Alliant Energy Center. aka the Mad City Model Railroad Show.
Northwest Traction Group model railroad, 2024 The Northwest Traction Group model railroad layout. The Northwest Traction Group is a modular layout displaying electric railroading, primarily Midwest interurban railroads. Trains are powered from live overhead wire. HO Scale. At the February 2024 Model Railroad Show in Madison, Wisconsin, at the Alliant Energy Center. aka the Mad City Model Railroad Show.
Madison, WI 2024 Model Railroad Show A turnback loop module on the Northwest Traction Group layout. At the February 2024 Model Railroad Show in Madison, Wisconsin, at the Alliant Energy Center. aka the Mad City Model Railroad Show.
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Water smartweed (Persicaria amphibia), Sun Prairie WI Water smartweed (Persicaria amphibia) at Sheehan Park in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. This is a wetland plant that grows in a range of habitats. It sometimes grows in standing water as an emergent aquatic plant, but sometimes (as here) grows as a terrestial plant in moist areas. Obligate (OBL) wetland plant in the U.S. National Wetland Plant List. It's native to North America. In the Caryophyllales order and the Polygonaceae (knotweed, smartweed, buckwheat) family. Photo taken early July 2023. Original key: IMG_5598
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FITCHBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
5530 LACY ROAD
FITCHBURG
WI
53711

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MID # 8405500521
Name FITCHBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 391596653
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 43.001236, -89.425899
CODES FIPS State Code: 55
FIPS County Code: 025
US Census Tract: 001403
US Census Block: 3066