HERSCHER AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

HERSCHER, IL

Authenticity It's not photoshop, no clever tricks - IC1000 is actually back in its white sill stripe after 17 years. Nothing fake here, it's the real deal. I admit to being skeptical (but hopefully excited) when the leaked photos of the IC1000 came my way recently. Too good to be true, surely! But when I got the heads up 1000 was leading A407 and priming to leave town, seen with its white sill, I knew I had to go out and see it with my own eyes. Still can't quite believe it's real honestly. The yellow reflective tape has plagued the surviving IC fleet - barring a single SD40-3 up on the Iron Range - since 2007 when CN changed over the majority from white to yellow. Although it may be seen as a minor detail and a nitpicky thing, the yellow sill massively changes the appearance of the IC units - and for the worse at that. To see one of the 26 all-black SD70s get its white sill returned to it (the class leader no less! My favourite of the bunch) is just delightful. It was done really well, too - nothing partial or half-assed about it, it's the whole way around the unit and even the steps match! I have no idea why the change was made or what the story is or may be, but the fact the look of the late Illinois Central has returned just makes me a happy fella. Of course, it leading CN A407 on a bright, sunny, cloudless winter day makes shooting the thing... difficult, to say the least. Far from my finest shots, but I am just happy to have shot it already. No telling when it'll come back, or if it will stay in white - I'll take what I can! At North Ashkum, IC1000 (paired with IC1028, still in yellow sill, and IC9608 in CN dress) pulls A407 out of the siding. They had stopped to meet Amtrak 393. Coincidentally, I was far from the only railfan to snap the 1000 here as a whole little group of us met together here, including a few familiar faces I got to chat with for a good while. Though light had fallen by the time the 1000 got moving, it was still a nice way to cap off my first sighting of its "new" look.
Authenticity Credit: Leo Blackwelder

The Herscher Area Historical Society (HAHS) is a non-profit organization in Herscher, Illinois dedicated to the preservation of the local history of the area. It was founded in 1981 by a small group of local citizens and has since grown to include a membership of over 100 people. The HAHS operates a museum and research center in the former Herscher High School building, where it collects and preserves artifacts, photographs, documents, and other items associated with the area's history. The museum also serves as a research center, offering access to its collections and providing educational programs for the community.

The HAHS holds a variety of events throughout the year, including its annual fair, lectures, and special exhibitions. It also sponsors a variety of special projects, such as the restoration of historic buildings and the creation of a walking tour of Herscher. The HAHS also partners with local organizations to help promote local events and encourage heritage tourism.

The HAHS works to educate the public about the area's past, preserving and promoting local history and culture. It is also involved in the research and recording of area history, and provides educational resources to schools and other organizations. The HAHS is committed to preserving the history of the Herscher area for future generations.

HERSCHER AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in HERSCHER IL. US MID #8401700884

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 19,709 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Authenticity It's not photoshop, no clever tricks - IC1000 is actually back in its white sill stripe after 17 years. Nothing fake here, it's the real deal. I admit to being skeptical (but hopefully excited) when the leaked photos of the IC1000 came my way recently. Too good to be true, surely! But when I got the heads up 1000 was leading A407 and priming to leave town, seen with its white sill, I knew I had to go out and see it with my own eyes. Still can't quite believe it's real honestly. The yellow reflective tape has plagued the surviving IC fleet - barring a single SD40-3 up on the Iron Range - since 2007 when CN changed over the majority from white to yellow. Although it may be seen as a minor detail and a nitpicky thing, the yellow sill massively changes the appearance of the IC units - and for the worse at that. To see one of the 26 all-black SD70s get its white sill returned to it (the class leader no less! My favourite of the bunch) is just delightful. It was done really well, too - nothing partial or half-assed about it, it's the whole way around the unit and even the steps match! I have no idea why the change was made or what the story is or may be, but the fact the look of the late Illinois Central has returned just makes me a happy fella. Of course, it leading CN A407 on a bright, sunny, cloudless winter day makes shooting the thing... difficult, to say the least. Far from my finest shots, but I am just happy to have shot it already. No telling when it'll come back, or if it will stay in white - I'll take what I can! At North Ashkum, IC1000 (paired with IC1028, still in yellow sill, and IC9608 in CN dress) pulls A407 out of the siding. They had stopped to meet Amtrak 393. Coincidentally, I was far from the only railfan to snap the 1000 here as a whole little group of us met together here, including a few familiar faces I got to chat with for a good while. Though light had fallen by the time the 1000 got moving, it was still a nice way to cap off my first sighting of its "new" look.
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HERSCHER AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 403
HERSCHER
IL
60941-0403

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MID # 8401700884
Name HERSCHER AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name HERSCHER AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 364342989
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 19,709
REVENUE 19,709
LAT/LONG 41.047027, -88.091993
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 091
US Census Tract: 012600
US Census Block: 2087