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The DAY FINALLY Came in BRAIDWOOD, ILLINOIS! The Historical 1882 Train Depot WAS MOVED on June 28, 2009 at 6:08 A. M. Just CLICK on Each Link Below to Download and View the Videos. Note: The download time will depend on your computer and internet connection speeds. Bringing the Depot across the railroad tracks Nearing Center and Main Streets Reaching the Final Destination Final placement on the property Click on the thumbnails below to enlarge the photographs of the move. Click on these Thumbnails to View the Depot Being Placed on the Foundation, as of September 1, 2009
Click the following links to View the Videos of the Demolition of the Union Block on Main Street Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 Video 5 Video 6 Video 7 Video 8
The BAHS suggested layout of the museum on Main & Center Streets. The Displays follow the chapters in the book, "THE BRAIDWOOD STORY"
Click on this link to take a walkthru of the Museum. Thank you for visiting the Braidwood Area Historical Society Website. Our website is currently being updated and new information will be added soon. To help us in providing more information, please send us any comments or suggestions that will assist us in our efforts to preserve and promote the rich history of this community. In 1864 COAL was discovered at the Southwest corner of Coal City Road and Novy Road.. As a result of this important discovery, Braidwood was founded in 1865 and Incorporated as a City in 1873. It was the center of the coal mining industry, eventually having 40 mine locations. Our History Page will contain a map of these mine locations, as well as other data on their dates of operation and photographs of the mines, where available.
Our MissionOur Mission is to record, preserve, protect and display local historical items; and educate our citizens about the rich history of our area and the people who helped form our locale.
Our Goal To establish an operating museum, in the City of Braidwood, to display artifacts and provide information for generations to come.
Company ProfileWe are citizens interested in promoting the education of our area's history to the public.
Click on the link below to view our slideshow: Welcome to the Braidwood Area Historical Society Slideshow
Join Us Now: CLICK on the LINK Below to View and Print our Membership Application and Brochure CLICK on the LINK Below to View and Print our Membership Renewal Application Membership Renewal Application
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