ZION HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ZION, IL

7-24-23, Amtrak Siemens Charger 44 4611 Bringing up the rear of Hiawatha Service train 336 to Chicago at Lake Forest, IL.
7-24-23, Amtrak Siemens Charger 44 4611 Credit: OHFalcon72

The Zion Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the rich history of Zion, Illinois. Founded in 1968, the society operates a museum located in the historic Zion train depot, which was built in 1901 and served as a passenger station until the 1950s.

The museum features exhibits that showcase the history of Zion, including the city's founding by John Alexander Dowie and the development of the Zion-Benton Harbor area as a religious and industrial center. The museum also features artifacts and documents related to the city's early settlers, its schools, businesses, and churches.

In addition to the museum, the Zion Historical Society hosts events and programs throughout the year, including historical presentations, walking tours, and community festivals. The society also offers research services for those interested in genealogy or local history.

The Zion Historical Society is staffed by volunteers and relies on donations and grants to support its operations. Its mission is to educate residents and visitors about the history of Zion and to ensure that this history is preserved for future generations.

ZION HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ZION IL. US MID #8401700968

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).

7-24-23, Amtrak Siemens Charger 44 4611 Bringing up the rear of Hiawatha Service train 336 to Chicago at Lake Forest, IL.
7-24-23, Metra F59PHI 77 Shoving Metra train 2138 south toward Chicago at Lake Forest, IL. The unit is ex. Amtrak Pacific Surfliner 454.
7-24-23, Metra F59PHI 77 At Lake Forest, IL with Metra train 2115.
7-23-23, Metra F40PH-3 126 Rebuilt to -3 specifications by Progress Rail. Arriving in Waukegan, IL with Metra train 817.
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Replica AV-8B Harrier Jump Jet - True Lies Avengers Volo Museum This Harrier Jet was featured in 2 major films: True Lies (1994) The Avengers (2012) This Harrier Jump Jet is a full scale fiberglass replica that was originally built for the movie True Lies. After many years in the desert it made its way back on to the big screen in Avengers, where it was featured in the scene where it was smashed by the Hulk. The jet was heavily damaged in the movie and it took 2 years to rebuild it. Because of its double movie use, it was restored with one side markings as it appeared in True Lies and the opposite side as it was in Avengers. This Harrier Jet was also featured in Netflix Series "Pepsi, Where's My Jet?" In 1996, Pepsi used this jet in a commercial stating you could win it for 7 million Pepsi points. One kid found a loophole and met the requirements and went into a huge legal battle that made nation-wide news, to get a $30 million jet.
Replica AV-8B Harrier Jump Jet - True Lies Avengers Volo Museum This Harrier Jet was featured in 2 major films: True Lies (1994) The Avengers (2012) This Harrier Jump Jet is a full scale fiberglass replica that was originally built for the movie True Lies. After many years in the desert it made its way back on to the big screen in Avengers, where it was featured in the scene where it was smashed by the Hulk. The jet was heavily damaged in the movie and it took 2 years to rebuild it. Because of its double movie use, it was restored with one side markings as it appeared in True Lies and the opposite side as it was in Avengers. This Harrier Jet was also featured in Netflix Series "Pepsi, Where's My Jet?" In 1996, Pepsi used this jet in a commercial stating you could win it for 7 million Pepsi points. One kid found a loophole and met the requirements and went into a huge legal battle that made nation-wide news, to get a $30 million jet.
Replica AV-8B Harrier Jump Jet - True Lies Avengers Volo Museum This Harrier Jet was featured in 2 major films: True Lies (1994) The Avengers (2012) This Harrier Jump Jet is a full scale fiberglass replica that was originally built for the movie True Lies. After many years in the desert it made its way back on to the big screen in Avengers, where it was featured in the scene where it was smashed by the Hulk. The jet was heavily damaged in the movie and it took 2 years to rebuild it. Because of its double movie use, it was restored with one side markings as it appeared in True Lies and the opposite side as it was in Avengers. This Harrier Jet was also featured in Netflix Series "Pepsi, Where's My Jet?" In 1996, Pepsi used this jet in a commercial stating you could win it for 7 million Pepsi points. One kid found a loophole and met the requirements and went into a huge legal battle that made nation-wide news, to get a $30 million jet.

Contact ZION HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ZION HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCORPORATED
1300 SHILOH BLVD
ZION
IL
60099

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MID # 8401700968
Name ZION HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCORPORATED
Alternate Name ZION HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 366164410
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 42.450324, -87.827726
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 097
US Census Tract: 860200
US Census Block: 2031