EFFINGHAM COUNTY AND NATIONAL ROAD MUSEUM ASSOCIATION

EFFINGHAM, IL

Last Minute Changes By the pattern A-train power tends to rotate these days - switching from the Centralia-Gary megalocal to locals on the J and then back to A408 - everything seemed perfect for the IC1000 to be our southbound leader. Well, evidently someone wyed the power, so IC1020 took the lead instead. Womp womp.

Not to be outdone, A408 also set off from Gary very early. This has been a pattern for a while, but they were out of Champaign before 6:30am. I also happened to wake up at that time as I expected 7-8am instead, so you can tell how the start to things went. Wild start to the day.

Of course, the last thing to change at the last second was autofocus! Of the frames I shot here at Sigel, the last two, which are the two I was planning to pick from and edit after my initial glance afterwards, evidently failed to focus. Unsalvageable, and frustrating. But, all of my last-second scramble up the giant gravel pile (thanks, slow drivers, for the mad dash there) was thankfully not in vain, as a few more frames had survived my camera deciding it didn't want to focus. Huzzah. Probably worked out better that way anyway, the crop here came out just as well if not a bit better than the wider shot I had been going for originally. I guess some last minute changes work out. — Last Minute Changes Credit: Leo Blackwelder

Effingham County and National Road Museum Association is a non-profit organization located in Effingham, Illinois. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the National Road, which was the first federally funded highway in the United States. The museum is located in a restored 1856 railroad depot and houses a collection of artifacts and exhibits that showcase the history of the National Road and its importance to the development of the United States.

The museum features a variety of exhibits, including displays on the history of transportation, the role of the National Road in westward expansion, and the stories of the people who traveled and lived along the road. Visitors can explore a recreated 19th-century general store and learn about the products and services that were available to travelers on the road. The museum also features a working telegraph office, where visitors can send and receive messages using historic equipment.

Effingham County and National Road Museum Association also offers educational programs and events throughout the year, including guided tours, lectures, and hands-on activities for children and adults. The museum is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday and admission is free, though donations are accepted to support the museum's ongoing operations and programs.

EFFINGHAM COUNTY AND NATIONAL ROAD MUSEUM ASSOCIATION is a Uncategorized or General Museum in EFFINGHAM IL. US MID #8401700506

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).

Making Plans For Sigel Across my many long treks following CN A408 and A407, there are a myriad of small towns dotted along the old Illinois Central mainline. Farther south on the Champaign sub is the little community of Sigel - a location I've overlooked in the past a few times.

Just 6 miles north of Effingham and named after a Union civil war general, Sigel hosts... very little. About the usual for the tiny towns in Illinois, really. But, it is home to some aging grain elevators and bins and the like, making it a spot I've wanted to make work for a while, but I never had much luck with it - never enough time to scout it out properly.

Conveniently, A408 had to meet with a northbound UP grainer back at Neoga, so I had the chance to explore a little. I wanted to frame the IC SD70s alongside the aging, rusty grain equipment, but the crossing was a bit too close for my liking. The old intermediate signal did catch my eye, and remembering how CN has replaced these signals over the past two years up north, I figured it would be worth shooting - the old crossing with its actual bell also made for a worthwhile target.

I had a longer wait than expected, as A408 just... didn't show up. Probably had to wait for the UP grainer to do something, but boy it sure took its sweet time - which wasn't stellar as it was hot as hell down there! The less rusty grain bins and the small shed beside the spur track offered a little shade, at least.

IC1005 and IC1022 finally popped up over the slight hill and distance, and my wait was over - and so was my chase! Nice to finally get out of the house and shoot something fun for once.

Old Effingham County Courthouse Old Effingham County Courthouse (1871; Second Empire; now serves as the County Cultural Center), E. Jefferson Ave., Effingham, IL.

Heart Theater Heart Theater (arch: Carl T Meyers; formerly a garage, remodeled as a theater in 1941; largely empty since 2007, but numerous efforts to restore have been initiated), E. Jefferson St., Effingham, IL.

Heart Theater in Effingham, Illinois This theater opened in 1940 in what was formerly a garage. Opening day featured His Girl Friday, staring Cary Grant. It closed in 2007, was saved from demolition in 2008, but appears to be unused at this time.

Taken with an old (maybe 1970s) M42 mount Formula 5 MC 28mm f/2.8 lens and a M42 to E-mount adapter from Neewer. S/N on lens is 384253. There isn't much information about this lens online.

1940 Heart Theater This theater opened in 1940 in what was formerly a garage. Opening day featured His Girl Friday, staring Cary Grant. It closed in 2007, was saved from demolition in 2008, but appears to be unused at this time.

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EFFINGHAM COUNTY AND NATIONAL ROAD MUSEUM ASSOCIATION
1215 S 3RD ST
EFFINGHAM
IL
62401

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MID #	8401700506
Name	EFFINGHAM COUNTY AND NATIONAL ROAD MUSEUM ASSOCIATION
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Classification	Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	300046608
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LAT/LONG	39.111122, -88.541068
CODES	FIPS State Code: 17 FIPS County Code: 049 US Census Tract: 950600 US Census Block: 3009