COBBLESTONE SOCIETY

ALBION, NY

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The Cobblestone Society in Albion, New York is a living history organization dedicated to preserving the history of the cobblestone style of architecture found in the area. Founded in 1974, the Society is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization that has been working to preserve and restore cobblestone buildings and sites, as well as to educate the public about the history of cobblestones in the region.

Cobblestone architecture, sometimes known as “pavement architecture”, is found almost exclusively in the New York Finger Lakes region, and was popular in the early 1800s. The walls of these buildings were constructed with cobblestones, often collected from farm fields and streams. This type of architecture is characterized by its unique use of round, smooth stones, often with mortar joints, to create a two-tone pattern.

The Society has worked to preserve and restore more than 60 cobblestone buildings, as well as a variety of other local sites. They offer tours and educational programs to the public, and host an annual cobblestone festival in Albion. Through their efforts, the Cobblestone Society has helped to preserve and share the history of cobblestone architecture in the area.

COBBLESTONE SOCIETY is a History Museum in ALBION NY. US MID #8403601331

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). 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: $ 68,310 from tax period 201112 (YYYYMM).

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COBBLESTONE SOCIETY
PO BOX 363
ALBION
NY
14411-0363

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COBBLESTONE SOCIETY Information

MID # 8403601331
Name COBBLESTONE SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification History Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 160979095
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201112
INCOME 70,537
REVENUE 68,310
LAT/LONG 43.240875, -78.201059
CODES FIPS State Code: 36
FIPS County Code: 073
US Census Tract: 040700
US Census Block: 3024