PEKIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

PEKIN, IN

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The Pekin Historical Society Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Pekin, Indiana. It was founded in 1989 by a group of local citizens who wanted to preserve and document the history of the area. The Society's mission is to promote an awareness and appreciation of the history of Pekin and the surrounding area.

The Society operates a museum, located in the historic Pekin city hall, which houses a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the history of Pekin. The museum also features a variety of special exhibits and educational programs throughout the year. The Society hosts a variety of events and activities, such as lectures, workshops, living history reenactments, and educational field trips.

The Society also maintains an extensive archive of local records and documents, including newspapers, photographs, oral histories, and other sources. The Society is a member of the Indiana Historical Society and the Indiana State Museum.

The Society's Board of Directors is composed of local individuals who are committed to preserving and promoting the history of Pekin. The Board meets regularly to discuss the Society's activities and plans for the future. The Board also works to raise funds for the Society through memberships, donations, and fundraising events.

The Pekin Historical Society is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of Pekin and the surrounding area. The Society's museum and archives are open to the public and provide a valuable source of information and education.

PEKIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PEKIN IN. US MID #8401800554

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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Ethel and William Luckett were responsible for the construction of the Scott theater and they ran the business until Pete and Judy West took over in 1980. The West were the owners until 2002, this having been an important part of the entertainment of many generation in and around Scottsburg. In 2002, it was sold to Bill and Phyllis Duke, who cashed in all the old movie equipment, cameras, etc. They re-opened as a county music Jamboree. In 2006, the enterprise was acquired by Ron Ross and he and his family increased the popularity of the venue significantly.
The Luckett's made a dynamic couple who, in the 1930's and 1940's, ran theaters in Scottsburg and Austin. In 1938, they also developed a swimming pool entertainment complex that was located in the area of the intersection of North Gardener and Owen streets in Scottsburg.

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PEKIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 310
PEKIN
IN
47165

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MID #	8401800554
Name	PEKIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	352028260
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	38.503433, -86.009469
CODES	FIPS State Code: 18 FIPS County Code: 175 US Census Tract: 967700 US Census Block: 2048