RIVERHEAD TOWN HISTORIAN

RIVERHEAD, NY

Mary L Booth house in Yaphank, NY The Girlhood Home of Mary Louise Booth, in Yaphank, New York, which was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Mary L Booth house in Yaphank, NY Credit: lostplanetcomics1

The Riverhead Town Historian is a position responsible for preserving and promoting the history of Riverhead, a town located in Suffolk County, New York. The current historian is Georgette Case, who was appointed to the position in 2019.

One of the main responsibilities of the Riverhead Town Historian is to maintain and update the town's historical archives. These archives include photographs, documents, and artifacts that tell the story of Riverhead's past. The historian also works closely with local historical societies and community groups to promote the town's history to residents and visitors alike.

In addition to preserving and promoting the town's history, the Riverhead Town Historian also serves as a resource for researchers and genealogists. The historian can provide information on local families, businesses, and landmarks, as well as offer guidance on how to conduct research in the town's archives.

Overall, the Riverhead Town Historian plays an important role in preserving and celebrating the rich history of Riverhead. Through their work, they help to ensure that future generations can learn about and appreciate the town's unique heritage.

RIVERHEAD TOWN HISTORIAN is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in RIVERHEAD NY. US MID #8403600535

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 5,490 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Mary L Booth house in Yaphank, NY The Girlhood Home of Mary Louise Booth, in Yaphank, New York, which was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Defiance Coal No. 1 A 0-4-0T built by the H.K. Porter Locomotive works in 1921 for the Defiance Coal Company in Mentmore, New Mexico. It now resides at the Railroad Museum of Long Island in Riverhead, New York.
1964 New York World's Fair miniature train This miniature 16 inch gauge train was built by the Alan Herschel Company and delivered to the LIRR exhibit at the New York World’s Fair in March 1964. After being part of the LIRR exhibit at the 1964-65 World’s Fair, the train went to the Grumman Aerospace Corp. Calverton, NY site where it was a featured attraction at the annual Grumman Family Picnic. Upon closing of the Calverton site the train was given to the Village of Patchogue, NY which, in turn, donated it to the Railroad Museum of Long Island in Riverhead, New York were it operates.
1964 New York World's Fair miniature train This miniature 16 inch gauge train was built by the Alan Herschel Company and delivered to the LIRR exhibit at the New York World’s Fair in March 1964. After being part of the LIRR exhibit at the 1964-65 World’s Fair, the train went to the Grumman Aerospace Corp. Calverton, NY site where it was a featured attraction at the annual Grumman Family Picnic. Upon closing of the Calverton site the train was given to the Village of Patchogue, NY which, in turn, donated it to the Railroad Museum of Long Island in Riverhead, New York were it operates.
1964 New York World's Fair miniature train This miniature 16 inch gauge train was built by the Alan Herschel Company and delivered to the LIRR exhibit at the New York World’s Fair in March 1964. After being part of the LIRR exhibit at the 1964-65 World’s Fair, the train went to the Grumman Aerospace Corp. Calverton, NY site where it was a featured attraction at the annual Grumman Family Picnic. Upon closing of the Calverton site the train was given to the Village of Patchogue, NY which, in turn, donated it to the Railroad Museum of Long Island in Riverhead, New York were it operates.
1964 New York World's Fair miniature train This miniature 16 inch gauge train was built by the Alan Herschel Company and delivered to the LIRR exhibit at the New York World’s Fair in March 1964. After being part of the LIRR exhibit at the 1964-65 World’s Fair, the train went to the Grumman Aerospace Corp. Calverton, NY site where it was a featured attraction at the annual Grumman Family Picnic. Upon closing of the Calverton site the train was given to the Village of Patchogue, NY which, in turn, donated it to the Railroad Museum of Long Island in Riverhead, New York were it operates.
G Scale model train layout at the Railroad Museum of Long Island in Riverhead, New York. Cute little layout going around a little garden at the museum.
Long Island Rail Road Caboose No. C-68 info board This caboose was built for the Long Island Rail Road by Morrison International in 1963 and was used on LIRR freights until the early 1980’s, when it was retired and saved for preservation at the Railroad Museum of Long Island in Riverhead, New York.
Long Island Rail Road Caboose No. C-68 This caboose was built for the Long Island Rail Road by Morrison International in 1963 and was used on LIRR freights until the early 1980’s, when it was retired and saved for preservation at the Railroad Museum of Long Island in Riverhead, New York.
Long Island Railroad No. 251 "Bill Jeffries" Cab No. 251 "Bill Jeffries" was a EMD GP38-2 diesel locomotive that was built for the Long Island Railroad by EMD in 1975. It was eventually turned into a Cab Simulator and was donated to the Riverhead Railroad Museum of Long Island in Riverhead, New York.
Long Island Railroad No. 251 "Bill Jeffries" Cab No. 251 "Bill Jeffries" was a EMD GP38-2 diesel locomotive that was built for the Long Island Railroad by EMD in 1975. It was eventually turned into a Cab Simulator and was donated to the Riverhead Railroad Museum of Long Island in Riverhead, New York.
Long Island Rail Road Caboose No. C-68 This caboose was built for the Long Island Rail Road by Morrison International in 1963 and was used on LIRR freights until the early 1980’s, when it was retired and saved for preservation at the Railroad Museum of Long Island in Riverhead, New York.

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RIVERHEAD TOWN HISTORIAN
542 E MAIN ST STE 1
RIVERHEAD
NY
11901-2516

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RIVERHEAD TOWN HISTORIAN Information

MID # 8403600535
Name RIVERHEAD TOWN HISTORIAN
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 112408592
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 45,568
REVENUE 5,490
LAT/LONG 40.9192, -72.65553
CODES FIPS State Code: 36
FIPS County Code: 103
US Census Tract: 169800
US Census Block: 4022