WINSLOW HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WINSLOW, IL

Milwaukee Road railroad depot, Gratiot, Wisconsin The former Milwaukee Road (CMStP&amp;P) railroad depot in Gratiot, Wisconsin.
This Lafayette County station was located on the Milwaukee Road's line to Mineral Point, in the rugged Driftless Area of southwest Wisconsin.
The railroad grade is now the state-owned Cheese Country Trail.
Photo taken early May 2023. Original key: IMG_4718 — Milwaukee Road railroad depot, Gratiot, Wisconsin Credit: Aaron Volkening

The Winslow Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in the small town of Winslow, Illinois. It was established in 1975 with the purpose of preserving and promoting the town's rich history. The society is run by a dedicated group of volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain the historical artifacts and information housed within the society's museum.

The Winslow Historical Society's museum is located in a historic building that was once a drugstore and soda fountain. The museum's collection includes a wide variety of artifacts and documents that tell the story of Winslow's proud past. Visitors to the museum can view photographs, newspaper clippings, and memorabilia from Winslow's early days. The museum also features exhibits on local businesses, schools, and churches, as well as displays on the town's agricultural heritage.

In addition to the museum, the Winslow Historical Society hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including historical reenactments, lectures, and tours. The society also publishes a quarterly newsletter that highlights local history and current events.

The Winslow Historical Society is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of Winslow and the surrounding area. Its dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to ensure that Winslow's past is not forgotten and that future generations can learn from the town's rich history.

WINSLOW HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WINSLOW IL. US MID #8401701329

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).

BARD Materials, Monroe, Wisconsin BARD Materials, a ready-mix concrete supplier in Monroe, Wisconsin. BARD has a railroad siding and receives rail service from Wisconsin &amp; Southern Railroad (WSOR). On this day, hopper WSOR 8009 and at least one other open hopper were on the siding.
The BARD Materials concrete plant is located at 1207 18th Street in Monroe, just west of the WSOR 13th Avenue grade crossing.

Photo taken early May 2023.

Beer Can - Regal Brau Beer - 01, 12oz, Ring-Tab, Straight Side Regal Brau Bavarian Style Beer
“Private Stock-Private Stock…”
&quot;Established 1848&quot;
Jos. Huber Brewing Co.
1200/1208 14th Ave
Monroe, WI
U111-7

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Truss bridge over Pecatonica River, Wisconsin Pony truss bridge over the Pecatonica River, 1 mile north of Gratiot, Wisconsin. On Riverside Road. This riveted steel truss bridge was built in 1952 and is 125 feet long.

In the Wisconsin Department of Transportation highway structures database, the bridge's ID is B-33-002. It also has a record in the Wisconsin Historical Society database: reference number 245601.

Photo taken early May 2023.
Original key: IMG_4726

Riverside Road truss bridge, Wisconsin A tractor crosses the Riverside Road truss bridge over the Pecatonica River, 1 mile north of Gratiot, Wisconsin. This steel pony truss bridge was built in 1952 and is 125 feet long.

In the Wisconsin Department of Transportation highway structures database, the bridge's ID is B-33-002. It also has a record in the Wisconsin Historical Society database: reference number 245601.

Photo taken early May 2023.
Original key: IMG_4730

End of steel truss bridge over Pecatonica River One end of a pony truss bridge over the Pecatonica River, 1 mile north of Gratiot, Wisconsin. On Riverside Road. This riveted steel truss bridge was built in 1952 and is 125 feet long.
In this view you can see a bearing pad where the bridge rests on the abutment, several gusset plates that join truss members, and the concrete bridge deck (which is in pretty rough shape).

In the Wisconsin Department of Transportation highway structures database, the bridge's ID is B-33-002. It also has a record in the Wisconsin Historical Society database: reference number 245601.

Photo taken early May 2023.
Original key: IMG_4725

Pony truss bridge, Gratiot, Wisconsin Pony truss bridge over the Pecatonica River, 1 mile north of Gratiot, Wisconsin. On Riverside Road. This riveted steel truss bridge was built in 1952 and is 125 feet long.

In the Wisconsin Department of Transportation highway structures database, the bridge's ID is B-33-002. It also has a record in the Wisconsin Historical Society database: reference number 245601.

Photo taken early May 2023.
Original key: IMG_4743

Contact WINSLOW HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WINSLOW HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 22
WINSLOW
IL
61089-0022

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MID #	8401701329
Name	WINSLOW HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	680585022
NTEECC	A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201312
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	42.481192, -89.838797
CODES	FIPS State Code: 17 FIPS County Code: 177 US Census Tract: 000300 US Census Block: 1030