FUNK PRAIRIE HOME MUSEUM

SHIRLEY, IL

Onlookers Union Pacific's MBNAS train, led by the Alton & Southern SD60 duo, was a hot topic when it came flying down the former Alton mainline late in the afternoon a few weeks back. The train had to stop in McLean, IL - home to a siding, and also a bunch of us who were in the area for the biannual Cornfield HO free-mo meet. It's always fun when you get a bonus like this, and we were sure to enjoy it all. We were far from alone here, as numerous others rolled into the small town along Route 66. Us unlookers were greeted by a friendly crew and amused radio chatter as the pair slowed on the main to allow for a few UP northbound trains to come swing past our manifest. I think these guys got a kick out of us all fiendishly scrambling around for our different angles and shots. The higher-speed rail upgrades on the former Alton add in many fences, seen on the left, that make viewing our train or others a bit difficult at times. But, there's ways, and one very graffitied SD70ACe makes for an interesting meet with an already interesting duo of power. Certainly not a daily occurrence, but a neat one all the same.
Onlookers Credit: Leo Blackwelder

The Funk Prairie Home Museum is located in Shirley, Illinois, and is a historical site that showcases the life and times of rural Illinois communities from the 19th and 20th centuries. The museum is housed in a beautiful Victorian-era mansion that was built in 1864 by Isaac Funk, who was a prominent Illinois farmer and businessman.

The museum features a large collection of artifacts, exhibits, and displays that offer visitors a glimpse into the daily life of rural communities in the Midwest during the 1800s and 1900s. The exhibits include antique farming equipment, household items, clothing, and tools that were used by farmers and their families during that time.

Visitors can also explore the beautiful gardens and grounds surrounding the museum, which feature a variety of native Illinois plants and flowers. There is a gift shop on-site that sells souvenirs, books, and other items related to rural Illinois history.

The Funk Prairie Home Museum is open to the public from May to October and offers guided tours and educational programs for school groups and other organizations. It is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of rural America and the Midwest.

FUNK PRAIRIE HOME MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SHIRLEY IL. US MID #8401700165

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).

Onlookers Union Pacific's MBNAS train, led by the Alton & Southern SD60 duo, was a hot topic when it came flying down the former Alton mainline late in the afternoon a few weeks back. The train had to stop in McLean, IL - home to a siding, and also a bunch of us who were in the area for the biannual Cornfield HO free-mo meet. It's always fun when you get a bonus like this, and we were sure to enjoy it all. We were far from alone here, as numerous others rolled into the small town along Route 66. Us unlookers were greeted by a friendly crew and amused radio chatter as the pair slowed on the main to allow for a few UP northbound trains to come swing past our manifest. I think these guys got a kick out of us all fiendishly scrambling around for our different angles and shots. The higher-speed rail upgrades on the former Alton add in many fences, seen on the left, that make viewing our train or others a bit difficult at times. But, there's ways, and one very graffitied SD70ACe makes for an interesting meet with an already interesting duo of power. Certainly not a daily occurrence, but a neat one all the same.
Kickapoo Creek Rock Festival, Heyworth, Illinois, 1970 Central Illinois. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.
Kickapoo Creek Rock Festival, Heyworth, Illinois, 1970 Central Illinois. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.
Kickapoo Creek Rock Festival, Heyworth, Illinois, 1970 Central Illinois. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.
Kickapoo Creek Rock Festival, Heyworth, Illinois, 1970 Central Illinois. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.
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FUNK PRAIRIE HOME MUSEUM
10875 PRAIRIE HOME LN
SHIRLEY
IL
61772

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MID # 8401700165
Name FUNK PRAIRIE HOME MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
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LAT/LONG 40.386622, -89.061288
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 113
US Census Tract: 006000
US Census Block: 3124