ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD AND MILITIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

SPRINGFIELD, IL

Bumbling Through Buffalo Interestingly, I've never shot anything on the Springfield Hannibal - the ex-Wabash west of Decatur. It's a well known and better photographed than the Lafayette a little closer to home (and certainly more photogenic than the Lafy!), yet I've just... never been. As a result, when I finally did venture west of Decatur to find NS 148, I really had no idea how I was going to shoot it outside of my first shot at Dawson. I'd driven past a few potential photo spots on my way to Dawson, but it's always hard to get a real grasp on an angle until you put your eye on your viewfinder. NS148 was of interest because of it being led by the former Southern Pacific AC44 that is now patched as the UP6379. Hoping to maximize my shots - as I knew the train would not enter the Lafayette until after dark - I was ready to stop anywhere to try a shot. I hadn't even thought about shooting at Buffalo, but when I saw the crossing again, I knew I had to make a stop - even though light was very strange, and I had barely any lead over the 148. Still, I got it. Just barely! If I learned anything from this afternoon, it's that I need to return to the Springfield Hannibal to try some of these spots again...
Bumbling Through Buffalo Credit: Leo Blackwelder

The Illinois National Guard and Militia Historical Society (INGMHS) is a non-profit organization based in Springfield, Illinois. The society was formed in 2005 to preserve the history, records, artifacts, and traditions of the Illinois National Guard, its component units, and related militias. The INGMHS works to ensure that the service, sacrifice, and achievements of the members of the Guard are not forgotten.

The INGMHS collects and preserves historical documents, photographs, artifacts, and other memorabilia related to the Illinois National Guard, its component units, and related militias. The organization also conducts research and publishes books, articles, and newsletters related to the history of the Illinois National Guard, preserves and restores artifacts, and provides educational programs and presentations to the public.

The INGMHS is open to all who are interested in the history of the Illinois National Guard and related militias. Membership is open to individuals, units, and organizations, and is free of charge. The INGMHS also welcomes donations of historical artifacts and documents.

The INGMHS is dedicated to preserving the history and traditions of the Illinois National Guard and related militias. The organization works to ensure that the service, sacrifice, and achievements of the members of the Guard are remembered and honored.

ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD AND MILITIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SPRINGFIELD IL. US MID #8401701097

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). 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: $ 152,160 from tax period 201206 (YYYYMM).

Bumbling Through Buffalo Interestingly, I've never shot anything on the Springfield Hannibal - the ex-Wabash west of Decatur. It's a well known and better photographed than the Lafayette a little closer to home (and certainly more photogenic than the Lafy!), yet I've just... never been. As a result, when I finally did venture west of Decatur to find NS 148, I really had no idea how I was going to shoot it outside of my first shot at Dawson. I'd driven past a few potential photo spots on my way to Dawson, but it's always hard to get a real grasp on an angle until you put your eye on your viewfinder. NS148 was of interest because of it being led by the former Southern Pacific AC44 that is now patched as the UP6379. Hoping to maximize my shots - as I knew the train would not enter the Lafayette until after dark - I was ready to stop anywhere to try a shot. I hadn't even thought about shooting at Buffalo, but when I saw the crossing again, I knew I had to make a stop - even though light was very strange, and I had barely any lead over the 148. Still, I got it. Just barely! If I learned anything from this afternoon, it's that I need to return to the Springfield Hannibal to try some of these spots again...
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ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD & MILITIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 1311
SPRINGFIELD
IL
62705-1311

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MID # 8401701097
Name ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD & MILITIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD AND MILITIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 371268588
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201206
INCOME 155,661
REVENUE 152,160
LAT/LONG 39.794623, -89.624469
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 167
US Census Tract: 001600
US Census Block: 2011