MT PULASKI TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL

MOUNT PULASKI, 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

MT PULASKI TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL is a museum in Mount Pulaski, Illinois, dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the town and the surrounding areas. The museum is housed in a former bank building that was constructed in 1906 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The museum features exhibits that showcase the town's history, including displays on the founding of Mount Pulaski, the development of the town's economy, and its role in the Civil War. Visitors can explore artifacts and documents that tell the story of the town's past, including photographs, clothing, and household items.

In addition to its exhibits, MT PULASKI TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL offers educational programs and events throughout the year. These programs include lectures, workshops, and demonstrations that provide visitors with a deeper understanding of the town's history and culture.

The museum is staffed by volunteers who are passionate about preserving the town's heritage and sharing it with others. Their dedication and hard work have helped make MT PULASKI TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL a valuable resource for local residents and visitors alike.

MT PULASKI TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MOUNT PULASKI IL. US MID #8401701147

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).

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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Atlanta, Illinois, USA Standing 19 feet tall and clutching a giant hot dog, this Paul "Bunyon" statue, is one of Route 66’s mythic Muffler Man Statues. (<a href="https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/paul-bunyon-hotdog-statue" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/paul-bunyon-hotdog-...</a>) Paul Bunyan is a giant lumberjack in American and Canadian folklore. His exploits revolve around the tall tales of his superhuman labors. (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Bunyan" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Bunyan</a>) During the heydays of Rt 66, travellers passed hundreds of signs, murals and other forms of roadside advertising. Among the more famous stood the fiberglass giants created during the 1960s by International Fiberglass of Venice, California. In 1965 one of these giants was placed in front of a restaurant on Rt 66 in Cicero, Illinois, and the original axe was swapped for a hot dog. After this place closed, thanks to the Illinois Route 66 Association, this giant has been moved in 2003 to Atlanta, as a route 66 icon. (From the board next to the giant, in Atlanta)
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MT PULASKI TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY
102-104 E COOKE ST
MOUNT PULASKI
IL
62548

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MID # 8401701147
Name MT PULASKI TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name MT PULASKI TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 371360583
NTEECC B99
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201310
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.004433, -89.284781
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 107
US Census Tract: 953600
US Census Block: 3027