BRUNK MORGAN HORSE MUSEUM

ROCHESTER, 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 Brunk Morgan Horse Museum in Rochester, IL is a unique museum dedicated to the preservation of the Morgan Horses that were once popular in the mid-1800s. The museum is housed in a large, well-maintained building that was once a horse stable. It was opened in 1990 by the late Dr. Richard Brunk and today is operated by the Brunk family.

The museum houses a wide variety of artifacts including vintage saddles, bridles, buggies and other horse-related items. There are also numerous photographs and documents detailing the history of the Morgan Horse. Visitors can view displays that include a life-size model of a Morgan Horse from the 1800s, as well as a variety of artifacts from the era.

In addition to viewing the museum’s exhibits, visitors can take part in a variety of activities, including horseback riding, wagon rides and other horse-related activities. The museum also features a gift shop and cafe.

The Brunk Morgan Horse Museum is open daily from 9am to 5pm, with extended hours during the summer months. Admission is free, though donations are accepted and appreciated. The museum is located near a variety of other attractions, making it a great stop for families who are visiting the area.

BRUNK MORGAN HORSE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ROCHESTER IL. US MID #8401701132

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).

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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Contact BRUNK MORGAN HORSE MUSEUM

THE BRUNK MORGAN HORSE MUSEUM INC
7221 LAKE SERVICE ROAD
ROCHESTER
IL
62563

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MID # 8401701132
Name THE BRUNK MORGAN HORSE MUSEUM INC
Alternate Name BRUNK MORGAN HORSE MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 371341155
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.683285, -89.535624
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 167
US Census Tract: 003100
US Census Block: 3177