WARREN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WARREN, IL

Milwaukee Road railroad depot, Gratiot, Wisconsin The former Milwaukee Road (CMStP&amp;P) railroad depot in Gratiot, Wisconsin.
This Lafayette County station was located on the Milwaukee Road's line to Mineral Point, in the rugged Driftless Area of southwest Wisconsin.
The railroad grade is now the state-owned Cheese Country Trail.
Photo taken early May 2023. Original key: IMG_4721 — Milwaukee Road railroad depot, Gratiot, Wisconsin Credit: Aaron Volkening

The Warren Historical Society is a non-profit organization based in Warren, Illinois that aims to preserve and promote the history of the town and surrounding areas. The society was founded in 1981 by a group of local citizens who were passionate about preserving the rich cultural heritage of the region.

The society operates a museum that houses a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that showcase the history of the town and the people who lived there. The collection includes items such as antique farm tools, clothing, furniture, and household items from the 19th and early 20th centuries.

In addition to the museum, the Warren Historical Society hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year that are designed to educate and engage the community. These events include historical lectures, walking tours, and special exhibits.

The society also maintains a library of books, maps, and other resources that are available to the public for research purposes. Members of the society have access to additional resources, including genealogical research assistance and a quarterly newsletter.

Overall, the Warren Historical Society is a vital resource for anyone interested in the history of Warren and the surrounding areas. Its dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of the region for future generations to enjoy.

WARREN HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WARREN IL. US MID #8401700815

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).

Driftless Area back road, Wisconsin A typical back road scene in southwestern Wisconsin's Driftless Area (Driftless Region).
River Bend Road near Gratiot, Wisconsin.
Photo taken early May 2023. Original key: IMG_4709

BARD Materials, Monroe, Wisconsin BARD Materials, a ready-mix concrete supplier in Monroe, Wisconsin. BARD has a railroad siding and receives rail service from Wisconsin &amp; Southern Railroad (WSOR). On this day, hopper WSOR 8009 and at least one other open hopper were on the siding.
The BARD Materials concrete plant is located at 1207 18th Street in Monroe, just west of the WSOR 13th Avenue grade crossing.

Photo taken early May 2023.

Beer Can - Regal Brau Beer - 01, 12oz, Ring-Tab, Straight Side Regal Brau Bavarian Style Beer
“Private Stock-Private Stock…”
&quot;Established 1848&quot;
Jos. Huber Brewing Co.
1200/1208 14th Ave
Monroe, WI
U111-7

Truss bridge over Pecatonica River in Calamine, Wisconsin This riveted steel truss bridge was built in 1940 near Calamine, Wisconsin, and carries a Lafayette County highway across the Pecatonica River. It is 165 feet long.
In the Wisconsin Department of Transportation highway structures database, its ID number is B-33-625.
It also has a record in the Wisconsin Historical Society database, with reference number 245599.

Photo taken early May 2023.
Original key: IMG_4751

Truss bridge in Lafayette County, Wisconsin Warren truss bridge on County Highway G in Calamine, Wisconsin.

This riveted steel truss bridge was built in 1940 near Calamine, Wisconsin, and carries a Lafayette County highway across the Pecatonica River. It is 165 feet long.
In the Wisconsin Department of Transportation highway structures database, its ID number is B-33-625.
It also has a record in the Wisconsin Historical Society database, with reference number 245599.

Photo taken early May 2023.
Original key: IMG_4755

Truss bridge over Pecatonica River in Calamine Warren truss bridge on County Highway G in Calamine, Wisconsin.

This riveted steel truss bridge was built in 1940 near Calamine, Wisconsin, and carries a Lafayette County highway across the Pecatonica River. It is 165 feet long.
In the Wisconsin Department of Transportation highway structures database, its ID number is B-33-625.
It also has a record in the Wisconsin Historical Society database, with reference number 245599.

Photo taken early May 2023.
Original key: IMG_4760

Contact WARREN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WARREN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 61
WARREN
IL
61087-0061

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MID #	8401700815
Name	WARREN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	364105348
NTEECC	A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201306
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	42.49516, -89.988739
CODES	FIPS State Code: 17 FIPS County Code: 085 US Census Tract: 020100 US Census Block: 4001