WGPR HISTORICAL SOCIETY

DETROIT, MI

Hamtramck, Michigan
Credit: Seth Tisue

The WGPR Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Detroit, Michigan that is dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of the WGPR-TV station. WGPR-TV was the first African American-owned television station in the United States, and it was founded in 1975 by William V. Banks and a group of investors.

The WGPR Historical Society was founded in 1999 by a group of former WGPR employees and community activists who wanted to ensure that the station's history was not forgotten. The society's mission is to collect, preserve, and share the history of WGPR-TV and its impact on the Detroit community.

The society's collection includes photographs, videos, and other artifacts related to the station's history. They also host events and educational programs to raise awareness about the impact of WGPR-TV and its role in the civil rights movement.

The WGPR Historical Society is located in the same building that once housed the WGPR-TV station, which has since been converted into a museum. The museum features exhibits on the history of the station, including a replica of the original studio and displays on the station's programming and community outreach.

The WGPR Historical Society is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of African American-owned media and its impact on the Detroit community.

WGPR HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in DETROIT MI. US MID #8402601038

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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Contact WGPR HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WGPR HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1300 E LAFAYETTE S
DETROIT
MI
48207-2922

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WGPR HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8402601038
Name WGPR HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 455076311
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 42.336829, -83.034976
CODES FIPS State Code: 26
FIPS County Code: 163
US Census Tract: 517100
US Census Block: 1002