OLIVER HOUSE MUSEUM

PENN YAN, NY

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The Oliver House Museum is an historic house museum located in Penn Yan, New York. The house was built in 1852 and was the home of Dr. William Oliver, a prominent physician in the area. The house was donated to the Yates County Historical Society in 1969 and has been preserved as a museum ever since.

The museum features exhibits and artifacts that showcase the history of Yates County and the surrounding region. Visitors can explore the many rooms of the house, which have been restored to their original 19th-century appearance. The museum also features a large collection of local art and artifacts, including furniture, clothing, and household items.

The Oliver House Museum is open to the public from May through October, and visitors can take guided tours of the house and grounds. The museum also hosts a variety of special events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and holiday celebrations.

Overall, the Oliver House Museum is an important cultural institution in Penn Yan and a must-see destination for anyone interested in the history of the Finger Lakes region.

OLIVER HOUSE MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PENN YAN NY. US MID #8403602392

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: $ 118,366 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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Contact OLIVER HOUSE MUSEUM

YATES COUNTY GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
107 CHAPEL ST
PENN YAN
NY
14527-1128

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OLIVER HOUSE MUSEUM Information

MID # 8403602392
Name YATES COUNTY GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name OLIVER HOUSE MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 800758867
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 172,886
REVENUE 118,366
LAT/LONG 42.663057, -77.05635
CODES FIPS State Code: 36
FIPS County Code: 123
US Census Tract: 150200
US Census Block: 3011