PITTSBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM

PITTSBURG, CA

The Pittsburg Historical Society and Museum is located in Pittsburg, California and is dedicated to preserving the city's rich history. The museum features a variety of exhibits and artifacts that showcase the town's past, including displays on local industries such as coal mining, fishing, and agriculture.

Visitors can view photographs, documents, and objects that illustrate the city's growth and development over time. The museum also features rotating exhibits on different aspects of the town's history, as well as special events and lectures.

One of the highlights of the museum is the restored 1913 San Francisco Cable Car, which was originally used by the Pittsburg and Antioch Railway. Visitors can climb aboard and experience a piece of the city's transportation history.

The Pittsburg Historical Society, which operates the museum, was founded in 1965 and is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the history of the area. The museum is open to the public and admission is free, though donations are welcome. It is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of California's East Bay region.

PITTSBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PITTSBURG CA. US MID #8400600200

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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Contact PITTSBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM

• telephone: 9254397501
• website: http://www.pittsburgca.net

PITTSBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM
515 RAILROAD AVE
PITTSBURG
CA
94565

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