EAST QUOQUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

EAST QUOGUE, 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 East Quogue Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in East Quogue, New York. The society was established with the aim of preserving and promoting the history of East Quogue and the surrounding areas. The society's primary focus is on collecting, preserving, and exhibiting artifacts and documents related to the history and culture of the area.

The society operates from its headquarters, which is housed in a historic building that was once a schoolhouse. The building was constructed in 1839 and has been renovated to house a museum and research library. The museum has several exhibits that showcase the history of the area, including displays on the early settlers, farming, fishing, and the Civil War.

The research library has an extensive collection of books, documents, and photographs related to the history of East Quogue and the surrounding areas. The library is open to the public and provides a valuable resource for researchers and genealogists.

The society also organizes a variety of events and programs throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and tours. These events are designed to educate and engage the community in the history and culture of the area.

Overall, the East Quogue Historical Society is an important organization that plays a vital role in preserving and promoting the rich history of East Quogue and the surrounding areas.

EAST QUOQUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in EAST QUOGUE NY. US MID #8403600647

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).

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.
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.
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.
Missouri Pacific Railroad Caboose No. 13456 Missouri Pacific No. 13456 red caboose at the Riverhead Railway Museum of New York in August 2023
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.
Long Island Rail Road Caboose C-63 LIRR class N22B bay window caboose C-63 was built in 1963 by the International Car company. It now resides at the Railroad Museum of Long Island in Riverhead, New York.
Long Island Rail Road No. 1556 A Long Island Rail Road ALCO RS-3 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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EAST QUOQUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 174
EAST QUOGUE
NY
11942-1194

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MID # 8403600647
Name EAST QUOQUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 113344696
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.853598, -72.580888
CODES FIPS State Code: 36
FIPS County Code: 103
US Census Tract: 190402
US Census Block: 2011