DANVILLE JUNCTION OF THE NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORIC SOCIETY

DANVILLE, IL

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The Danville Junction of the National Railway Historical Society (NRHS) is located in Danville, Illinois. It is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of railroads and railroading. The Junction was established in 1974 and it currently serves as a museum, research center, and educational facility.

The Junction includes a museum which houses a collection of artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia from the 19th and 20th centuries related to railroads and railroading. The collection includes equipment from many of the railroads that once served Danville, such as the Chicago and Alton, the Wabash, the Vandalia, and the Monon. It also includes equipment from earlier railroads such as the Great Western and the Illinois Central.

The Junction also houses a research library that includes books, magazine and newspaper articles, and other documents related to railroads and railroading. There are also numerous photographs and maps that can be viewed in the library.

In addition to the museum and library, the Junction also hosts various educational programs and events throughout the year. These include lectures, seminars, and workshops. The Junction also offers volunteer opportunities where people can help with restoration projects.

The Danville Junction of the NRHS is a great place to learn about the history of railroads and railroading in Danville and the surrounding area. It is a great place to visit for anyone interested in learning more about the history of railroads and railroading in the Midwest.

DANVILLE JUNCTION OF THE NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORIC SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in DANVILLE IL. US MID #8401701248

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).

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DANVILLE JUNCTION OF THE NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORIC SOCIETY
PO BOX 1013
DANVILLE
IL
61834-1013

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MID #	8401701248
Name	DANVILLE JUNCTION OF THE NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORIC SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	430001714
NTEECC	A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	40.17743, -87.644115
CODES	FIPS State Code: 17 FIPS County Code: 183 US Census Tract: 001300 US Census Block: 2108