MOUNT BEACON INCLINE RAILWAY RESTORATION SOCIETY
BEACON, NY
The Mount Beacon Incline Railway Restoration Society is a non-profit organization located in Beacon, New York. Its main objective is to restore and preserve the historic funicular railway that was once an important transportation system in the area. The railway was originally built in 1902 and operated until 1978, when it was closed due to safety concerns.
The society was founded in 1998 by a group of passionate individuals who were committed to preserving the railway and its history. They have since worked tirelessly to raise funds, gather resources, and recruit volunteers to help with the restoration efforts. The group has also worked closely with the City of Beacon and other local organizations to promote awareness of the railway's significance to the community.
The restoration project includes repairing the railway's infrastructure, restoring the original cars, and installing safety features. The society has also established a museum to showcase the railway's history and educate visitors about its importance to the area.
The Mount Beacon Incline Railway Restoration Society continues to actively seek donations and volunteers to help further their restoration efforts. Their ultimate goal is to fully restore the railway and reopen it to the public as a functioning historical landmark.
MOUNT BEACON INCLINE RAILWAY RESTORATION SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BEACON NY. US MID #8403601520
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: $ 28,047 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).
Contact MOUNT BEACON INCLINE RAILWAY RESTORATION SOCIETY
MT BEACON INCLINE RESTORATION COMMITTEE INC
PO BOX 1248
BEACON
NY
12508-8248
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MOUNT BEACON INCLINE RAILWAY RESTORATION SOCIETY Information
| MID # | 8403601520 |
| Name | MT BEACON INCLINE RESTORATION COMMITTEE INC |
| Alternate Name | MOUNT BEACON INCLINE RAILWAY RESTORATION SOCIETY |
| Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 161523103 |
| NTEECC | A80 |
| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201212 |
| INCOME | 28,047 |
| REVENUE | 28,047 |
| LAT/LONG | 41.504192, -73.963319 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 36 FIPS County Code: 027 US Census Tract: 210101 US Census Block: 1025 |