WESTHAMPTON BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

W HAMPTON BCH, NY

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.
Defiance Coal No. 1 Credit: lostplanetcomics1

The Westhampton Beach Historical Society is located in Westhampton Beach, New York. It was founded in 1984 with the aim of preserving and promoting the history of the area. The society is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the historical and cultural heritage of Westhampton Beach and the surrounding communities.

The society maintains a museum and research center that houses a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the history of the area. The collection includes items related to the Native American culture, colonial times, and the development of the town.

The Westhampton Beach Historical Society also organizes educational programs, lectures, and tours for the public to learn about the history of the area. They offer an annual historic walking tour of the village and have also hosted events such as art shows and antique car shows.

The society works closely with local schools and organizations to promote an understanding and appreciation of the area's history. They also partner with other historical societies and organizations throughout Long Island to share resources and knowledge.

Overall, the Westhampton Beach Historical Society is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the rich history of Westhampton Beach and the surrounding areas.

WESTHAMPTON BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in W HAMPTON BCH NY. US MID #8403600605

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: $ 33,757 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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.
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!
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.
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.
N Scale model train layout at the Railroad Museum of Long Island in Riverhead, New York.
Pittsburgh & Lake Erie No. 25624 Boxcar This boxcar was originally built as a 40 ft boxcar for the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad. It now resides at the Railroad Museum of Long Island in Riverhead, New York.
Various parts of Long Island Railroad No. 39 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.
Long Island Rail Road Caboose C-64 LIRR class N22B bay window caboose C-64 was built in 1963 by the International Car Company. It now resides at the Railroad Museum of Long Island in Riverhead, New York.
RMLI baggage car An old baggage car residing at the Railroad Museum of Long Island in Riverhead, New York.
RMLI baggage car An old baggage car residing at the Railroad Museum of Long Island in Riverhead, New York.

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WESTHAMPTON BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 686
W HAMPTON BCH
NY
11978-0686

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MID # 8403600605
Name WESTHAMPTON BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name WESTHAMPTON BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 113040820
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 39,680
REVENUE 33,757
LAT/LONG 40.821241, -72.640495
CODES FIPS State Code: 36
FIPS County Code: 103
US Census Tract: 190502
US Census Block: 2009