BROOKLYN AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BROOKLYN, 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 Brooklyn Area Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Brooklyn, Wisconsin. It was founded in 1976 with the aim of preserving and promoting the history of the Brooklyn area. The Society's headquarters is located at the historic Brooklyn Academy building, which was built in 1897 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Brooklyn Area Historical Society has an extensive collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs that tell the story of the community's past. The collection includes items such as farming tools, household goods, clothing, and furniture. The Society also has a research library that contains books, maps, and other materials related to the history of the area.

The Society hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including lectures, tours, and workshops. They also publish a quarterly newsletter that features articles about local history and updates on Society activities. The Society is run by a board of directors and is supported by membership dues, donations, and grants.

The Brooklyn Area Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the unique history of the Brooklyn area and educating the public about its past. It is an important resource for researchers, educators, and anyone interested in the history of the region.

BROOKLYN AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BROOKLYN WI. US MID #8405500787

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.
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.

Contact BROOKLYN AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BROOKLYN AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 174
BROOKLYN
WI
53521-0174

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MID # 8405500787
Name BROOKLYN AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 452261227
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 42.85362, -89.376545
CODES FIPS State Code: 55
FIPS County Code: 045
US Census Tract: 960100
US Census Block: 1015