Lake States Railway Historical Association is a non-profit organization with an archive facility located at 330 Lynn Street, Baraboo, WI 53913. Follow our latest Photo Archive uploads HERE.
A Day For The Archives is set for Saturday, April 18, 2026. There will be a Friday ride on Metra, April 17. This annual gathering benefits participating organizations (including Lake States). Our very own George Forero will be giving a presentation on Ray Buhrmaster’s color photography. For more information, download the pdf flyer HERE. Registration must now be made in person as the event draws near. Be sure to specify you are a Lake States member or friend.
Lake States will host a small display and have Rock Island Silvis Shops photos and CRI&P items available for purchase at RRHMA’s Silvis Train Day & Classic Car Show, April 25, 2026 in Silvis, Illinois. More information at www.rrhma.com/silvis-train-day/.
We are dedicated to:
- Expanding and Disseminating Knowledge on the History of Railroading
- Preserving and Protecting Railroad Artifacts and Their Restoration
- Facilitating Research, Interpretation, and Publication from Our Collections
Lake States Railway Historical Association is affiliated with the Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Council for Local History, and a member of the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH).