CHILDRENS DISCOVERY MUSEUM OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS

NORMAL, IL

Onlookers Union Pacific's MBNAS train, led by the Alton & Southern SD60 duo, was a hot topic when it came flying down the former Alton mainline late in the afternoon a few weeks back. The train had to stop in McLean, IL - home to a siding, and also a bunch of us who were in the area for the biannual Cornfield HO free-mo meet. It's always fun when you get a bonus like this, and we were sure to enjoy it all. We were far from alone here, as numerous others rolled into the small town along Route 66. Us unlookers were greeted by a friendly crew and amused radio chatter as the pair slowed on the main to allow for a few UP northbound trains to come swing past our manifest. I think these guys got a kick out of us all fiendishly scrambling around for our different angles and shots. The higher-speed rail upgrades on the former Alton add in many fences, seen on the left, that make viewing our train or others a bit difficult at times. But, there's ways, and one very graffitied SD70ACe makes for an interesting meet with an already interesting duo of power. Certainly not a daily occurrence, but a neat one all the same.
Onlookers Credit: Leo Blackwelder

The Children's Discovery Museum of Central Illinois is a hands-on educational facility located in Normal, Illinois. The museum is designed to engage children of all ages in learning through interactive exhibits and programs.

The museum features a variety of exhibits that encourage exploration and discovery, including a water play area, a farm exhibit, a treehouse exhibit, and a space exhibit. The exhibits are designed to be interactive and allow children to engage in hands-on learning experiences.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum offers a variety of programs and events that are designed to further engage children in learning. These programs include story time, art classes, science experiments, and more.

The museum is open seven days a week and admission is affordable, making it accessible to families of all income levels. The museum also offers memberships for families who would like to visit on a regular basis.

Overall, the Children's Discovery Museum of Central Illinois is a wonderful educational resource for families and children in the Normal community and beyond. Its engaging exhibits and programs make learning fun and accessible for all.

CHILDRENS DISCOVERY MUSEUM OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS is a Children's Museum in NORMAL IL. US MID #8401701109

The museum is classed as CMU (Children's 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: $ 212,269 from tax period 201306 (YYYYMM).

Onlookers Union Pacific's MBNAS train, led by the Alton & Southern SD60 duo, was a hot topic when it came flying down the former Alton mainline late in the afternoon a few weeks back. The train had to stop in McLean, IL - home to a siding, and also a bunch of us who were in the area for the biannual Cornfield HO free-mo meet. It's always fun when you get a bonus like this, and we were sure to enjoy it all. We were far from alone here, as numerous others rolled into the small town along Route 66. Us unlookers were greeted by a friendly crew and amused radio chatter as the pair slowed on the main to allow for a few UP northbound trains to come swing past our manifest. I think these guys got a kick out of us all fiendishly scrambling around for our different angles and shots. The higher-speed rail upgrades on the former Alton add in many fences, seen on the left, that make viewing our train or others a bit difficult at times. But, there's ways, and one very graffitied SD70ACe makes for an interesting meet with an already interesting duo of power. Certainly not a daily occurrence, but a neat one all the same.
Shirley You Can't Be Serious I had no plans to shoot trains this last weekend, but when attending the bi-annual Cornfield Free-mo meet in McLean, we got word of some Alton & Southern SD60s running south out of Bloomington. Wasn't sure I really believed it till I saw them honestly. But naturally, we had to go snatch a shot or two. We wound up at Shirley, and so did a bunch of others. I didn't realize there was a crowd following this train, but I guess that meant we were on the right track. Anyways, the ALS SD60 duo was a pretty neat catch. We snapped them real quick and jumped back in the car to follow them on Route 66 back to McLean, where they'd be waiting for some northbound traffic to clear before heading further south. Nice to see some real trains on our model train day, too!
Kickapoo Creek Rock Festival, Heyworth, Illinois, 1970 Central Illinois. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.
Kickapoo Creek Rock Festival, Heyworth, Illinois, 1970 Central Illinois. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.
Kickapoo Creek Rock Festival, Heyworth, Illinois, 1970 Central Illinois. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.
Kickapoo Creek Rock Festival, Heyworth, Illinois, 1970 Central Illinois. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.
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TOWN OF NORMAL CHILDRENS DISCOVERY MUSEUM FOUNDATION
11 UPTOWN CIR
NORMAL
IL
61761-8701

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MID # 8401701109
Name TOWN OF NORMAL CHILDRENS DISCOVERY MUSEUM FOUNDATION
Alternate Name CHILDRENS DISCOVERY MUSEUM OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS
Classification Children's Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 371288369
NTEECC A52
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 236,460
REVENUE 212,269
LAT/LONG 40.509054, -88.98446
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 113
US Census Tract: 000102
US Census Block: 1027