The Siouxland Historical Railroad Association is seeking old photos from area families of the Sioux City-based Milwaukee Road Railroad Shops and its railroad workers in search of pictures that can assist with an archaeological dig or can accompany the nomination to list the historic site on the National Register of Historic Places.
Larry Obermeyer, railroad museum president, said they would like to include photographs donated by local Milwaukee Road families of themselves or their relatives working at the railroad shops complex. “The images of the workers, buildings, etc., provide a historical overview of the functionality of the site. We would like to be able to show the worker perspective by including their photos in with the historical documentation,” Obermeyer said.
Individuals who have photos may bring them to the Railroad Museum, where staff will collect the photos and information for sresearch team. After scanning, the research team will return the originals to the owner.
For those unable to bring the photos to the Railroad Museum, digital photos may be e-mailed. These photos should be scanned at a dpi of at least 300 to provide good reproduction. The photos should be e-mailed by August 5th to shra@cableone.net. Along with the photos, contributors will be asked to provide the railroad worker’s name and occupation.
Photos will be used for the National Register nomination and may be used by the field archaeologists studying the site from August 6 to August 29. The photos may also be permanently exhibited in a display at the railroad museum.
The Railroad Museum is located on the grounds of the Milwaukee Railroad Shops Historic District at 3400 Sioux River Road in the North Riverside Neighborhood of Sioux City. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and Noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Families contributing photos to the Museum’s historical study will receive Free Admission.
Individuals who have photos may bring them to the Railroad Museum, where staff will collect the photos and information for sresearch team. After scanning, the research team will return the originals to the owner.
For those unable to bring the photos to the Railroad Museum, digital photos may be e-mailed. These photos should be scanned at a dpi of at least 300 to provide good reproduction. The photos should be e-mailed by August 5th to shra@cableone.net. Along with the photos, contributors will be asked to provide the railroad worker’s name and occupation.
Photos will be used for the National Register nomination and may be used by the field archaeologists studying the site from August 6 to August 29. The photos may also be permanently exhibited in a display at the railroad museum.
The Railroad Museum is located on the grounds of the Milwaukee Railroad Shops Historic District at 3400 Sioux River Road in the North Riverside Neighborhood of Sioux City. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and Noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Families contributing photos to the Museum’s historical study will receive Free Admission.
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