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.
Registration is now open for our 18th annual Lake States Railroad History Symposium, to be held once again at the historic Al. Ringling theatre in downtown Baraboo, Wisconsin on Saturday, April 11, 2026! More information and on-line registration available HERE.
This year’s A Day For The Archives event 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). For more information and registration, download the pdf flyer HERE. When registering, please select the box for Lake States affiliation.
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).