FIVE MILE HOUSE FOUNDATION

CHARLESTON, IL

Always On The Move CN E271 came through the area recently with a surprise - CN 8952, the Grand Trunk heritage unit leading. Probably the nicest of the CN heritage units in all honesty. I got word of its imminent arrival, picked up a friend, and headed up to Rantoul to meet the thing just in the nick of time. Naturally, we wound up chasing the thing for a while, though it did spend a good while in Champaign. We had some shots lined up, but a fast moving train and lighting changing quick, our plans were changing a fair bit too. Looking back, we had some other opportunities we could have taken, but you work with what you've got in the moment.

Although we'd expected E271 to head straight through Mattoon, RTC had a different plan and wound up sticking him in the hole at Humboldt. We learned of this when we got to Humboldt and checked the signals out. Amtrak was coming north, so they were sticking him in the siding prematurely. We didn't have enough time to get back to Arcola for a shot, but midway along the Humboldt siding we just nabbed something quick. Golden hour was nearing, but so were long, low shadows that made us have to change plans yet again afterwards. You win some, you lose some, you learn some.

Something neat worth noting is the 5-pack of 48ft intermodal well-cars that headed up the train. 48 footers are becoming rarer and rarer, making this just a little more neat than it already was.
Always On The Move Credit: Leo Blackwelder

The Five Mile House Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Charleston, Illinois. The foundation is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and culture of the local area. The foundation was established in 1994 and is named after a historic landmark located five miles from Charleston. The foundation works to preserve local history and culture through education, research, and advocacy.

The foundation is responsible for the preservation and interpretation of a number of historic sites, including the Five Mile House, the oldest structure in Coles County. The foundation has also preserved a number of historic documents, photographs, and artifacts related to the local area. In addition, the foundation has established a number of educational programs and events to help visitors learn more about the history and culture of the area.

The foundation also works to promote the local economy by providing support to local businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs. The foundation has established a number of grants and awards to support local economic growth, including the Five Mile House Small Business Award, which recognizes small businesses that have made a significant impact on the local economy.

The Five Mile House Foundation is committed to preserving the history and culture of the local area and providing educational and economic opportunities for the community. The foundation has been instrumental in preserving a number of historic sites and providing valuable resources to the local economy.

FIVE MILE HOUSE FOUNDATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CHARLESTON IL. US MID #8401701164

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 17,444 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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FIVE MILE HOUSE FOUNDATION
PO BOX 114
CHARLESTON
IL
61920-0114

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MID # 8401701164
Name FIVE MILE HOUSE FOUNDATION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 371383106
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 18,946
REVENUE 17,444
LAT/LONG 39.493432, -88.174352
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 029
US Census Tract: 000500
US Census Block: 6047