CENTRALIA AREA HISTORICAL SCTY

CENTRALIA, IL

Wondering Where To Go Armed only with the knowledge that L588 was on duty at 8am and supposedly Eldorado-bound on Mondays, I showed up to south end of Centralia's massive yard at just the right time to hear them getting their clearances to leave. They were on the main by 9am, and boy were they really moving! I'm so used to seeing Geep-led locals running at paltry speeds I wasn't prepared for these guys to be really putting down the hammer. I hadn't really planned anything south of Centralia honestly. I settled on a spot but barely even made it in time thanks to the speed on our lone ex-GTW, exx-CRIP Geep. Ashley is known for its double watertowers and the old Illinois Central tracks laid right in between them, making a classic scene for southern Illinois. I definitely didn't have enough time to appreciate the scene, so someday I'll have to come back for another spot. Seemed a nice place to catch a train or two. GTW5861 handles its three cars on L588 with ease as it rockets through the village of Ashley, IL, splitting its iconic double watertowers.
Wondering Where To Go Credit: Leo Blackwelder

The Centralia Area Historical Society (CAHS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of Centralia, Illinois and its surrounding areas. Founded in 1964, CAHS has collected and preserved artifacts, documents, photographs, and other materials related to the history of Centralia and its surrounding areas. The goal of the CAHS is to collect, preserve, and share the history of Centralia and its people.

The CAHS is housed in a historic building constructed in 1899. The building is two stories, with a basement and a balcony, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building is home to the Centralia Area Historical Society Museum and Research Center, which houses the main collection of artifacts and documents related to the history of Centralia and its people. The museum also houses rotating exhibits, and is open to the public.

In addition to the museum and research center, the CAHS also participates in a number of educational and outreach activities. The CAHS hosts a variety of events, such as historical lectures, guided tours, and workshops. They also participate in community events, such as parades and festivals. Additionally, the CAHS publishes a variety of publications related to Centralia’s history, and offers a wide selection of digital resources for local history research.

The CAHS is committed to preserving the history of Centralia and its people. They strive to provide a better understanding of the area’s past and inform the public of the importance of preserving the history of Centralia and its surrounding areas.

CENTRALIA AREA HISTORICAL SCTY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CENTRALIA IL. US MID #8401700227

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).

Wondering Where To Go Armed only with the knowledge that L588 was on duty at 8am and supposedly Eldorado-bound on Mondays, I showed up to south end of Centralia's massive yard at just the right time to hear them getting their clearances to leave. They were on the main by 9am, and boy were they really moving! I'm so used to seeing Geep-led locals running at paltry speeds I wasn't prepared for these guys to be really putting down the hammer. I hadn't really planned anything south of Centralia honestly. I settled on a spot but barely even made it in time thanks to the speed on our lone ex-GTW, exx-CRIP Geep. Ashley is known for its double watertowers and the old Illinois Central tracks laid right in between them, making a classic scene for southern Illinois. I definitely didn't have enough time to appreciate the scene, so someday I'll have to come back for another spot. Seemed a nice place to catch a train or two. GTW5861 handles its three cars on L588 with ease as it rockets through the village of Ashley, IL, splitting its iconic double watertowers.
Post-Eclipse MooLatte At the Dairy Queen in Nashville, Illinois.
Jungle Run The Tonti siding just south of Alma has that perfect straightaway that makes watching a train come by so easy - if you can find a place to park and stand without getting run over. I can only imagine what the crew thinks when they see people doing this sort of thing… IC1000s crew has watched me follow them a hundred miles south and probably wonders what on earth I’m doing. I wonder the same, to be fair.
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CENTRALIA AREA HISTORICAL SCTY
240 S LOCUST ST
CENTRALIA
IL
62801

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MID # 8401700227
Name CENTRALIA AREA HISTORICAL SCTY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.521411, -89.133053
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 121
US Census Tract: 952600
US Census Block: 2093