GOLDEN SPIKE TOWER AND VISITORS CENTER

NORTH PLATTE, NE

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The Golden Spike Tower and Visitors Center is a popular tourist attraction located in North Platte, Nebraska. The tower stands at 8 stories high and offers a stunning 360-degree view of the surrounding area, including the Union Pacific Bailey Yard, the world's largest train yard.

The visitors center offers a range of exhibits and displays that provide insight into the history and operations of the Bailey Yard, as well as the Union Pacific Railroad. The center also features a gift shop, where visitors can purchase souvenirs and memorabilia related to the Union Pacific Railroad and the Bailey Yard.

One of the main highlights of the Golden Spike Tower and Visitors Center is the "Big Boy" locomotive, which is on display outside the center. The "Big Boy" is one of the largest steam locomotives ever built and was used by the Union Pacific Railroad to haul heavy freight trains across the country.

Overall, the Golden Spike Tower and Visitors Center is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history and operations of the Union Pacific Railroad and the Bailey Yard. With its stunning views, informative exhibits, and unique displays, it offers a fascinating insight into one of the most iconic and important railroad operations in the United States.

GOLDEN SPIKE TOWER AND VISITORS CENTER is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in NORTH PLATTE NE. US MID #8403100308

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 660,769 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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Contact GOLDEN SPIKE TOWER AND VISITORS CENTER

GOLDEN SPIKE TOWER & VISITOR CENTER
1249 N HOMESTEAD RD
NORTH PLATTE
NE
69101-1433

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GOLDEN SPIKE TOWER AND VISITORS CENTER Information

MID # 8403100308
Name GOLDEN SPIKE TOWER & VISITOR CENTER
Alternate Name GOLDEN SPIKE TOWER AND VISITORS CENTER
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 470843465
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 761,241
REVENUE 660,769
LAT/LONG 41.142594, -100.829975
CODES FIPS State Code: 31
FIPS County Code: 111
US Census Tract: 960400
US Census Block: 2005