MENIFEE VALLEY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

MENIFEE, CA

Perris / downtown (# 0022) Though small, downtown Perris was in good shape with multiple, active, small businesses and many customers.

The town is quite historic by Southern California suburban standards. It was founded in 1885 as a railroad town and is named after Fred Perris of the California Southern Railroad. (<u><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia Perris,_California" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Perris</a></u>.) — Perris / downtown (# 0022) Credit: DB's travels

The Menifee Valley Historical Association (MVHA) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1980. This organization is dedicated to preserving the local history of Menifee Valley and its surrounding areas. The MVHA strives to develop an understanding of the past, present, and future of the Menifee Valley through educational programs, lectures, and exhibits.

The MVHA is a volunteer organization that is comprised of local residents, educators, historians, and other interested parties who are dedicated to preserving the historical heritage of the Menifee Valley. The MVHA works to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of the Menifee Valley. The organization actively seeks donations of artifacts and memorabilia related to the history of the Valley. The MVHA also provides educational programs and lectures related to the history of the Valley.

The MVHA is housed in the Menifee Valley Historical Center located in Old Town Menifee. The Center's museum displays a variety of artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the history of the Valley. The museum also includes a library of local historical documents. The MVHA also offers a variety of educational programs for local schools, religious groups, and other organizations.

The MVHA is committed to preserving the history of the Menifee Valley and its surrounding areas. The organization works to educate the community about the importance of preserving the Valley's unique history and culture.

MENIFEE VALLEY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MENIFEE CA. US MID #8400600769

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

Perris / Perris Theater (# 0018) Opened in 1946, designed in an art-deco style but apparently modified at various times. It’s now owned by the city for its historical value to downtown, but closed due to structural problems.

Pictures in the below links show the theater as once having a marquee around the base of the tall sign.

Two sources:
<a href="https://www.cityofperris.org/our-city/activities/perris-city-compass/perris-theater" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.cityofperris.org/our-city/activities/perris-city-comp...</a>
<a href="https://cinematreasures.org/theaters/2413" rel="noreferrer nofollow">cinematreasures.org/theaters/2413</a>

Perris / SoCal Rail Museum commuter (# 0013) One of two former Montreal commuter coaches sitting in the front party of the museum. See:https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/wmJJ2R_TPHX_Ex_commuter_Coach_813

The day I visited the museum there was almost no one there, which made it easier to explore the grounds but I didn’t get into any of the car barns. Pictures from visiting those at a previous time are with the tag to Southern California Railway Museum.

Perris / SoCal Rail Museum passenger (# 0011) Collection of abandoned passenger cars off in the distance at the Southern California Railroad Museum. Unfortunately I couldn’t find any way to get a closer shot….

The day I visited the museum there was almost no one there, which made it easier to explore the grounds but I didn’t get into any of the car barns. Pictures from visiting those at a previous time are with the tag to Southern California Railway Museum.

Perris / SoCal Rail Museum UP 2564 (# 0007) Originally built in 1921 for a Union Pacific subsidiary and traded UP subsidiary “Oregon Short Line” in 1923 where it was used until 1955. Retired in 1959 and wound up at this museum in 1997. See:
<a href="https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMJJH1_Union_Pacific_Steam_Engine_2564" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMJJH1_Union_Pacific_Steam_En...</a>

The day I visited the museum there was almost no one there, which made it easier to explore the grounds but I didn’t get into any of the car barns. Pictures from visiting those at a previous time are with the tag to Southern California Railway Museum.

KC-10A Extender Conceptualized as the next generation of aerial tankers the KC-l0 combined the tasks of a tanker and cargo aircraft. Carrying more than 356,000 pounds of fuel - twice as much as the KC-135 Stratotanker – 75 personnel, and 170,000 pounds of cargo, the KC-10 could transport entire units of support personnel while re-fueling their deploying fighters enroute. The KC-10 could also be used to transport litter and ambulatory patients using patient support pallets during aeromedical evacuations.

Unlike previous re-fuelers, the KC-10's boom operator controls refueling operations through a digital, fly-by wire system. Sitting in the rear of the aircraft, the operator can see the receiver aircraft through a wide window. During boom refueling operations, fuel is transferred to the receiver at a maximum rate of 1,100 gallons per minute.

The KC-10 fleet was used extensively during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1991, Operation Allied Force in 1999 and during the War on Terror following the September 11, 2001, attack.

The museum’s KC-10 Extender tail number 84-0185 was built in Long Beach California and delivered to the United Sates Air Force, March AFB in September 1984 with subsequent assignments to Travis AFB. It was flown to March Field Air Museum in 2023 for permanent display. It remains on loan from the NMUSAF.

Source: <a href="https://www.marchfield.org/aircraft/cargo/kc-10a-extender-boeing/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.marchfield.org/aircraft/cargo/kc-10a-extender-boeing/</a>

Contact MENIFEE VALLEY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

MENIFEE VALLEY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
33751 ZEIDERS RD
MENIFEE
CA
92584

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MID #	8400600769
Name	MENIFEE VALLEY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	203435648
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201306
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	33.629459, -117.175578
CODES	FIPS State Code: 06 FIPS County Code: 065 US Census Tract: 043279 US Census Block: 3002