DOWNEAST RAIL HERITAGE PRESERVATION TRUST
BAR HARBOR, ME
The Downeast Rail Heritage Preservation Trust is a non-profit organization based in Bar Harbor, Maine, dedicated to preserving and promoting the region's rich railway history. Founded in 2003, the Trust has been working to preserve the historic Maine Central Railroad Bar Harbor Branch, which once ran from Ellsworth to Bar Harbor and served as a vital transportation link for the region's tourism industry.
The Trust's efforts have included the restoration of the Ellsworth station, which now serves as a museum and community center, and the acquisition and restoration of several historic railway cars and locomotives. These include a 1916 Pullman car, a 1940s-era dining car, and a 1950s-era diesel locomotive, all of which are used for educational and excursion purposes.
In addition to its preservation efforts, the Trust also offers a variety of educational programs and events, including guided tours of its facilities, historical presentations, and hands-on workshops for students and adults.
Overall, the Downeast Rail Heritage Preservation Trust is a vital part of Maine's railway heritage, working tirelessly to promote and preserve the region's rich history for future generations to enjoy.
DOWNEAST RAIL HERITAGE PRESERVATION TRUST is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BAR HARBOR ME. US MID #8402300385
The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 251,858 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).
Contact DOWNEAST RAIL HERITAGE PRESERVATION TRUST
DOWNEAST RAIL HERITAGE PRESERVATION TRUST
109 MAIN ST
BAR HARBOR
ME
04609-1844
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DOWNEAST RAIL HERITAGE PRESERVATION TRUST Information
MID # | 8402300385 |
Name | DOWNEAST RAIL HERITAGE PRESERVATION TRUST |
Alternate Name | |
Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 161714124 |
NTEECC | A80 |
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201212 |
INCOME | 251,858 |
REVENUE | 251,858 |
LAT/LONG | 44.3897, -68.204757 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 23 FIPS County Code: 009 US Census Tract: 965900 US Census Block: 1005 |