QUOGUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

QUOGUE, NY

LIRR bridge in Yaphank, NY A Long Island Railroad train bridge and tunnel located in Yaphank New York
LIRR bridge in Yaphank, NY Credit: lostplanetcomics1

Quogue Historical Society is a non-profit organization based in Quogue, New York that aims to preserve and promote the history of the community. The society was founded in 1928 and is located in the historic Pond House, which dates back to the 19th century. The Pond House was built in 1822 and served as a summer home for several prominent families before it was acquired by the society in the 1950s.

The society's mission is to collect, preserve, and display artifacts, documents, and photographs that relate to the history of Quogue and the surrounding area. They also provide educational programs and events for the public, including lectures, walking tours, and exhibitions.

The society's collections include a variety of items that reflect local history, including antique furniture, clothing, tools, and artwork. They also have an extensive archive of historical documents, including diaries, letters, and photographs, that provide insights into the lives of Quogue residents over the years.

In addition to its preservation and educational activities, the Quogue Historical Society also plays an active role in the community, sponsoring events such as the annual Quogue House Tour and the Quogue Wildlife Refuge Summer Gala. The society is run by a board of trustees and relies on the support of its members and volunteers to carry out its mission.

QUOGUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in QUOGUE NY. US MID #8403600536

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: $ 190,744 from tax period 201206 (YYYYMM).

LIRR bridge in Yaphank, NY A Long Island Railroad train bridge and tunnel located in Yaphank New York
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 Railroad No. 39's Tender Long Island Railroad No. 39 is one of 31 Pennsylvania Railroad Class G5 4-6-0 steam locomotives built in the 1920s for the LIRR. Currently its boiler and firebox are residing at the Strasburg Railroad awaiting a possible restoration to operating condition one day while the rest of the engine resides at the Riverhead Railroad Museum of Long Island.
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.
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.
Lionel Train Layout Showroom at the Railroad Museum of Long Island Donated to the RMLI by Lionel LLC, electric trains in April 2009. – This permanent exhibit, (designed after the 1949 New York City Lionel Toy Train Display), was moved from Lionel’s offices at Chesterfield, Michigan and lovingly restored by museum volunteers. Children of all ages will be amazed at this fourteen feet by forty feet train layout, able to run seven train sets at a time and chock full of Lionel accessories that you can operate!

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QUOGUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 1207
QUOGUE
NY
11959-1207

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MID # 8403600536
Name QUOGUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 112409132
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201206
INCOME 214,761
REVENUE 190,744
LAT/LONG 40.817808, -72.607986
CODES FIPS State Code: 36
FIPS County Code: 103
US Census Tract: 190601
US Census Block: 6026