PEARSON MUSEUM

SPRINGFIELD, IL

Bumbling Through Buffalo Interestingly, I've never shot anything on the Springfield Hannibal - the ex-Wabash west of Decatur. It's a well known and better photographed than the Lafayette a little closer to home (and certainly more photogenic than the Lafy!), yet I've just... never been. As a result, when I finally did venture west of Decatur to find NS 148, I really had no idea how I was going to shoot it outside of my first shot at Dawson. I'd driven past a few potential photo spots on my way to Dawson, but it's always hard to get a real grasp on an angle until you put your eye on your viewfinder. NS148 was of interest because of it being led by the former Southern Pacific AC44 that is now patched as the UP6379. Hoping to maximize my shots - as I knew the train would not enter the Lafayette until after dark - I was ready to stop anywhere to try a shot. I hadn't even thought about shooting at Buffalo, but when I saw the crossing again, I knew I had to make a stop - even though light was very strange, and I had barely any lead over the 148. Still, I got it. Just barely! If I learned anything from this afternoon, it's that I need to return to the Springfield Hannibal to try some of these spots again...
Bumbling Through Buffalo Credit: Leo Blackwelder

The Pearson Museum, located in Springfield, Illinois, is a fascinating exploration of the history of the area. The museum was originally founded in 1982 and is housed in the historic Pearson House, a Victorian-era home built in 1872. The museum was established to serve as a repository for artifacts and documents related to the history of Springfield and the surrounding region.

The museum offers a variety of permanent and temporary exhibits, each of which provides visitors with a unique look into the past. The museum’s permanent exhibits include artifacts from the Civil War, World War I and II, the Great Depression, and other historic events. Visitors can also explore the history of education in the area, as well as learn about the history of the Sangamon County region.

The Pearson Museum also features a variety of special events and activities throughout the year, including lectures and workshops. Additionally, the museum offers educational programs designed to help visitors of all ages learn more about the history of the area.

The Pearson Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday each week, and admission is free. Visitors are encouraged to explore the museum’s many exhibits and activities, and to take home a piece of history.

PEARSON MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SPRINGFIELD IL. US MID #8401700079

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).

Bumbling Through Buffalo Interestingly, I've never shot anything on the Springfield Hannibal - the ex-Wabash west of Decatur. It's a well known and better photographed than the Lafayette a little closer to home (and certainly more photogenic than the Lafy!), yet I've just... never been. As a result, when I finally did venture west of Decatur to find NS 148, I really had no idea how I was going to shoot it outside of my first shot at Dawson. I'd driven past a few potential photo spots on my way to Dawson, but it's always hard to get a real grasp on an angle until you put your eye on your viewfinder. NS148 was of interest because of it being led by the former Southern Pacific AC44 that is now patched as the UP6379. Hoping to maximize my shots - as I knew the train would not enter the Lafayette until after dark - I was ready to stop anywhere to try a shot. I hadn't even thought about shooting at Buffalo, but when I saw the crossing again, I knew I had to make a stop - even though light was very strange, and I had barely any lead over the 148. Still, I got it. Just barely! If I learned anything from this afternoon, it's that I need to return to the Springfield Hannibal to try some of these spots again...
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PEARSON MUSEUM
913 N RUTLEDGE ST
SPRINGFIELD
IL
62702

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PEARSON MUSEUM Information

MID # 8401700079
Name PEARSON MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.810506, -89.657607
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 167
US Census Tract: 000300
US Census Block: 2003