MCCONNELL AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MCCONNELL, 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 McConnell Area Historical Society in McConnell, IL is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the town and its surrounding area. Founded in 2004, the Society has worked to collect and share the stories of the area's past, creating a living history museum and educational center.

The Society's main mission is to collect, preserve, and share the artifacts and stories of McConnell and the surrounding area. The Society hosts an extensive collection of artifacts, documents, photographs, oral histories, and other materials related to local history. In addition, it has a library and research center containing hundreds of books and other resources related to local history.

The Society also hosts educational programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and exhibits. It also offers a variety of volunteer opportunities, including tours, research projects, and more.

The Society is funded through donations, grants, and membership fees. It is located in the old McConnell school building, which was built in 1912. Visitors can tour the building, which has been renovated and restored, and explore the artifacts, documents, and photographs on display.

MCCONNELL AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MCCONNELL IL. US MID #8401700913

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

Packard on Railroad Street in Apple River, Illinois

Apparently, the Apple River Library doesn't use acid-free paper

Riverside Road truss bridge, Wisconsin A tractor crosses the Riverside Road truss bridge over the Pecatonica River, 1 mile north of Gratiot, Wisconsin. This steel pony truss bridge was built in 1952 and is 125 feet long.

In the Wisconsin Department of Transportation highway structures database, the bridge's ID is B-33-002. It also has a record in the Wisconsin Historical Society database: reference number 245601.

Photo taken early May 2023.
Original key: IMG_4730

End of steel truss bridge over Pecatonica River One end of a pony truss bridge over the Pecatonica River, 1 mile north of Gratiot, Wisconsin. On Riverside Road. This riveted steel truss bridge was built in 1952 and is 125 feet long.
In this view you can see a bearing pad where the bridge rests on the abutment, several gusset plates that join truss members, and the concrete bridge deck (which is in pretty rough shape).

In the Wisconsin Department of Transportation highway structures database, the bridge's ID is B-33-002. It also has a record in the Wisconsin Historical Society database: reference number 245601.

Photo taken early May 2023.
Original key: IMG_4725

Riverside Road pony truss bridge Pony truss bridge over the Pecatonica River, 1 mile north of Gratiot, Wisconsin. On Riverside Road. This riveted steel truss bridge was built in 1952 and is 125 feet long.

In the Wisconsin Department of Transportation highway structures database, the bridge's ID is B-33-002. It also has a record in the Wisconsin Historical Society database: reference number 245601.

Photo taken early May 2023.
Original key: IMG_4727

Contact MCCONNELL AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MCCONNELL AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 42
MCCONNELL
IL
61050-0042

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MID #	8401700913
Name	MCCONNELL AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	364456975
NTEECC	A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201306
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	42.434908, -89.729401
CODES	FIPS State Code: 17 FIPS County Code: 177 US Census Tract: 000200 US Census Block: 3020