HINCKLEY FIRE MUSEUM
HINCKLEY, MN
The Hinckley Fire Museum is a historical museum located in Hinckley, Minnesota, dedicated to preserving the memory of the devastating Great Hinckley Fire of 1894. The museum is situated on the site of the former Hinckley Depot, which was completely destroyed in the fire.
The museum features exhibits and artifacts that tell the story of the fire, which claimed the lives of over 400 people and destroyed nearly 250,000 acres of land. Visitors can see photographs, newspaper clippings, and personal accounts of the disaster, as well as displays of the various tools and equipment used by firefighters and rescue workers.
One of the highlights of the museum is the restored steam engine, which was used to transport people and supplies during the fire. Visitors can climb aboard the engine and get a sense of what it was like to be part of the rescue effort.
In addition to the exhibits, the museum hosts educational programs and events throughout the year, including guided tours and presentations by local historians. The Hinckley Fire Museum is an important cultural institution in Minnesota, serving as a reminder of the resilience and determination of the people who survived one of the worst natural disasters in the state's history.
HINCKLEY FIRE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in HINCKLEY MN. US MID #8402700349
The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 41,715 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).
Contact HINCKLEY FIRE MUSEUM
- telephone: 6123847338
HINCKLEY FIRE MUSEUM
PO BOX 40
HINCKLEY
MN
55037-0040
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HINCKLEY FIRE MUSEUM Information
MID # | 8402700349 |
Name | HINCKLEY FIRE MUSEUM |
Alternate Name | HINCKLEY FIRE MUSEUM |
Classification | Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 411284358 |
NTEECC | A50 |
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201212 |
INCOME | 46,902 |
REVENUE | 41,715 |
LAT/LONG | 46.010971, -92.894629 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 27 FIPS County Code: 115 US Census Tract: 950500 US Census Block: 1179 |