PITTSBURG SHAWMUT AND NORTHERN RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
AVOCA, NY
The Pittsburg Shawmut and Northern Railroad Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the Pittsburg Shawmut and Northern Railroad (PS&N), a former railway that operated in western New York and northwestern Pennsylvania from 1899 to 1946. The society is located in Avoca, NY, in a restored PS&N depot that serves as a museum and research center.
The museum houses a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the PS&N railroad and its predecessor companies. Visitors can explore the depot's waiting room, freight room, and ticket office, and view exhibits on the railroad's equipment, operations, and impact on the local economy.
In addition to the museum, the society hosts events such as train excursions, model train shows, and historical lectures. The society also collaborates with other organizations to promote the preservation and interpretation of railroad history.
The PS&N railroad played an important role in the development of the region's coal, timber, and oil industries, and the Pittsburg Shawmut and Northern Railroad Historical Society works to ensure that this history is not forgotten. Through its museum, events, and outreach efforts, the society provides a valuable resource for researchers, historians, and railroad enthusiasts.
PITTSBURG SHAWMUT AND NORTHERN RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in AVOCA NY. US MID #8403600500
The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).
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PITTSBURG SHAWMUT AND NORTHERN RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
88 SOUTH MAIN STREET
AVOCA
NY
14709-0222
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PITTSBURG SHAWMUT AND NORTHERN RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information
| MID # | 8403600500 |
| Name | PITTSBURG SHAWMUT AND NORTHERN RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY |
| Alternate Name | |
| Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 061681616 |
| NTEECC | A80 |
| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201303 |
| INCOME | 0 |
| REVENUE | 0 |
| LAT/LONG | 42.408543, -77.421269 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 36 FIPS County Code: 101 US Census Tract: 961000 US Census Block: 3072 |