SOUTHOLD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

SOUTHOLD, NY

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The Southold Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Southold, New York, dedicated to preserving the rich history and culture of the region. Founded in 1960, the society has been actively collecting, preserving and exhibiting the artifacts, documents and photographs that tell the story of the town and its people.

The society operates several historic properties, including the Horton Point Lighthouse, the Thomas Moore House, and the Maple Lane Complex, which houses the society's collections and archives. The Horton Point Lighthouse, built in 1857, is a popular tourist attraction and offers breathtaking views of the Long Island Sound. The Thomas Moore House, built in 1740, is a typical North Fork farmhouse that serves as a museum showcasing the lifestyle of the 18th century.

The society hosts a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, walking tours, and exhibitions. The society's collections include more than 20,000 objects, including furniture, textiles, clothing, tools, weapons, and artwork, as well as an extensive collection of photographs and documents.

The Southold Historical Society is dedicated to promoting a deeper understanding and appreciation of the history and culture of the North Fork, providing a valuable resource for researchers, scholars, and the general public.

SOUTHOLD HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in SOUTHOLD NY. US MID #8403600715

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: $ 373,152 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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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!
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.
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.

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SOUTHOLD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 1
SOUTHOLD
NY
11971-0001

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MID # 8403600715
Name SOUTHOLD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name SOUTHOLD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 116023750
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 782,600
REVENUE 373,152
LAT/LONG 41.060543, -72.424009
CODES FIPS State Code: 36
FIPS County Code: 103
US Census Tract: 170201
US Census Block: 6021