C AND EI RAILROAD HISTORICAL

CHAMPAIGN, IL

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The C & EI Railroad Historical in Champaign, IL is a historical museum dedicated to preserving the history of the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad Company. Founded in 1850, the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad was one of the earliest railroads established in the Midwest. The museum seeks to honor the legacy of the company and the people associated with it.

The museum is located in the historic C & EI Freight House in downtown Champaign, Illinois. This building was originally built in the late 1880s and served as the hub of the railroad's operations in the city. Inside the museum, visitors can learn about the history of the railroad, view artifacts from its past, and explore the two floors of interactive exhibits.

The museum offers a variety of educational programs, including hands-on activities for children and adults. In addition, there are special events throughout the year, such as the annual Railfest and Rail Days which provide a great opportunity to learn more about the railroad's history and culture.

The C & EI Railroad Historical in Champaign is a great place to visit for anyone interested in learning more about the history of railroads and their impact on the Midwest. Visitors can learn about the history of the railroad, explore interactive exhibits, and participate in educational programs and special events.

C AND EI RAILROAD HISTORICAL is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CHAMPAIGN IL. US MID #8401701039

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).

Contact C AND EI RAILROAD HISTORICAL

CHICAGO AND EASTERN ILLINOIS RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1819 COVENTRY DR
CHAMPAIGN
IL
61822-6182

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C AND EI RAILROAD HISTORICAL Information

MID # 8401701039
Name CHICAGO AND EASTERN ILLINOIS RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name C AND EI RAILROAD HISTORICAL
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 371143698
NTEECC B99
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.094165, -88.301834
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 019
US Census Tract: 001206
US Census Block: 1004