DAVID DAVIS MANSION

BLOOMINGTON, IL

Shirley You Can't Be Serious I had no plans to shoot trains this last weekend, but when attending the bi-annual Cornfield Free-mo meet in McLean, we got word of some Alton & Southern SD60s running south out of Bloomington. Wasn't sure I really believed it till I saw them honestly. But naturally, we had to go snatch a shot or two. We wound up at Shirley, and so did a bunch of others. I didn't realize there was a crowd following this train, but I guess that meant we were on the right track. Anyways, the ALS SD60 duo was a pretty neat catch. We snapped them real quick and jumped back in the car to follow them on Route 66 back to McLean, where they'd be waiting for some northbound traffic to clear before heading further south. Nice to see some real trains on our model train day, too!
Shirley You Can't Be Serious Credit: Leo Blackwelder

Located in Bloomington, Illinois, the David Davis Mansion is a state-owned historic site that was once the home of Supreme Court Justice David Davis. Constructed in 1870, the mansion is an example of Second Empire architecture, featuring a mansard roof, a rounded corner tower, and a cupola. The main house is constructed of Joliet limestone, and the grounds contain a formal garden and a carriage house where Davis parked his horse-drawn carriages. Inside, the main level features a grand staircase, parlor, library, and dining room. The second level contains bedrooms, dressing rooms, and an observation tower.

The home is furnished with period pieces, including furniture, artwork, and personal items that belonged to Davis and his wife. The home is open to the public for tours and educational programs. In addition to the mansion, the site includes a visitor's center and a museum that focuses on the life and legacy of Davis. The grounds are also home to a variety of events and festivals throughout the year, including the annual David Davis Mansion Festival.

DAVID DAVIS MANSION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BLOOMINGTON IL. US MID #8401700196

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).

Shirley You Can't Be Serious I had no plans to shoot trains this last weekend, but when attending the bi-annual Cornfield Free-mo meet in McLean, we got word of some Alton & Southern SD60s running south out of Bloomington. Wasn't sure I really believed it till I saw them honestly. But naturally, we had to go snatch a shot or two. We wound up at Shirley, and so did a bunch of others. I didn't realize there was a crowd following this train, but I guess that meant we were on the right track. Anyways, the ALS SD60 duo was a pretty neat catch. We snapped them real quick and jumped back in the car to follow them on Route 66 back to McLean, where they'd be waiting for some northbound traffic to clear before heading further south. Nice to see some real trains on our model train day, too!
Breakfast on United flight IND --> SFO
1960 Ford Galaxie Starliner
1960 Ford Galaxie Starliner
1971 Chevy Chevelle SS
Chevy C10
1968 Chevy Camaro SS
1968 Ford Mustang GT
1954 Chevy COE
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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DAVID DAVIS MANSION
1002 EAST MONROE
BLOOMINGTON
IL
61701-3763

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DAVID DAVIS MANSION Information

MID # 8401700196
Name DAVID DAVIS MANSION
Alternate Name DAVID DAVIS MANSION
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.481655, -88.98042
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 113
US Census Tract: 001800
US Census Block: 2026