GREEN BAY & WESTERN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Inc.

                                                                                    A Not for profit 501(c)3 Wisconsin Corporation

GBWHS History

The Green Bay & Western Historical Society was founded in 2006 by a dedicated group of individuals looking to once again preserve the history of the Green Bay & Western, Ahnapee & Western, and Fox River Valley Railroads.

The Beginnings

There was a general sense of loss when the Soo Line Historical & Technical Society deactivated the Green Bay & Western Preservation Group in December of 2005 due to many factors. At that time the idea was being circulated on the various internet discussion groups, that a separate organization was needed.

Robert Hainstock, former President of the GBWHS circulated the idea of forming this separate organization and right away several other individuals stepped up to offer assistance in the form of monetary donations, locations for meetings, and assistance in filing the necessary State and Federal papers for incorporation and 501(c)3 Non profit status.

Important Milestones