CENTER FOR RAILROAD PHOTOGRAPHY AND ART INC

MADISON, WI

Compass Plant Compass Plant (<i>Silphium laciniatum</i>), Pleasant Valley Conservancy, Wisconsin
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The Center for Railroad Photography and Art Inc is a non-profit organization based in Madison, Wisconsin. It was founded in 1997 with a mission to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit photographic images and artifacts related to the railroad industry. The center's extensive collection includes over 350,000 photographs, negatives, and slides, as well as books, maps, and other documents related to the railroads.

The center's main focus is on the artistic and cultural aspects of railroading, and it seeks to promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of the railroad industry's impact on society. It hosts regular exhibitions, lectures, and workshops that explore the intersection of photography, art, and railroading.

The center also publishes a quarterly magazine, Railroad Heritage, which features articles and photographs related to the history and culture of the railroad industry. It also offers a variety of educational programs for students and adults, including field trips, workshops, and online resources.

Overall, the Center for Railroad Photography and Art Inc is a premier institution for those interested in the history and art of the railroad industry. Its extensive collection and ongoing programs make it a valuable resource for scholars, enthusiasts, and the general public alike.

CENTER FOR RAILROAD PHOTOGRAPHY AND ART INC is a Uncategorized or General Museum in MADISON WI. US MID #8405500663

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 301,344 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Compass Plant Compass Plant (<i>Silphium laciniatum</i>), Pleasant Valley Conservancy, 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.
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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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CENTER FOR RAILROAD PHOTOGRAPHY AND ART INC
313 PRICE PL STE 13
MADISON
WI
53705-3262

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CENTER FOR RAILROAD PHOTOGRAPHY AND ART INC Information

MID # 8405500663
Name CENTER FOR RAILROAD PHOTOGRAPHY AND ART INC
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 391917972
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 301,344
REVENUE 301,344
LAT/LONG 43.069906, -89.45252
CODES FIPS State Code: 55
FIPS County Code: 025
US Census Tract: 000300
US Census Block: 1011