ILLINOIS RT 66 HERITAGE PROJECT

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 Route 66 Heritage Project in Springfield, IL is a tribute to the historic Route 66 highway that once ran through the city. The project is located along a 1.4-mile stretch of the old Route 66 alignment that passes through downtown Springfield. It features a variety of exhibits and installations that pay homage to the iconic roadway and its role in American history.

One of the main attractions of the Illinois Route 66 Heritage Project is the Mother Road Plaza, which is located at the intersection of 5th and Adams streets. The plaza features a large mural depicting scenes from the Route 66 era, as well as a bronze statue of a Route 66 traveler and a replica of a vintage gas pump. Visitors can also view a collection of vintage neon signs and other artifacts from the Route 66 era at the nearby Route 66 Visitor Center.

Another notable feature of the project is the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway, which stretches for 300 miles across the state. The byway features numerous attractions and landmarks, including historic Route 66 motels, diners, and gas stations. Visitors to the Illinois Route 66 Heritage Project can learn about the byway and plan their own Route 66 road trip at the visitor center.

ILLINOIS RT 66 HERITAGE PROJECT is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in SPRINGFIELD IL. US MID #8401701189

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: $ 418,108 from tax period 201306 (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 RT 66 HERITAGE PROJECT
700 E ADAMS ST
SPRINGFIELD
IL
62701-1617

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ILLINOIS RT 66 HERITAGE PROJECT Information

MID # 8401701189
Name ILLINOIS RT 66 HERITAGE PROJECT
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 371412313
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 418,108
REVENUE 418,108
LAT/LONG 39.800561, -89.646292
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 167
US Census Tract: 001400
US Census Block: 1022