OAK ORCHARD LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM

KENT, NY

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Oak Orchard Lighthouse Museum is located in the town of Kent, New York, USA. It is a small but informative museum that showcases the history of the Oak Orchard Lighthouse, which was built in 1871. The lighthouse was originally constructed to guide ships through the narrow channel between Point Breeze and Oak Orchard Creek, which was an important shipping lane for the region's agricultural products.

The museum features several exhibits that detail the history of the lighthouse, including its construction, operation, and restoration. Visitors can also see artifacts from the lighthouse's past, including the original Fresnel lens that was used to guide ships through the channel.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum also offers guided tours of the lighthouse itself, which is located adjacent to the museum. Visitors can climb the 40-foot tower and enjoy panoramic views of Lake Ontario and the surrounding countryside.

Overall, the Oak Orchard Lighthouse Museum is a fascinating destination for anyone interested in the history of lighthouses and maritime navigation. Its small size and intimate setting make it a great place to learn about this important piece of local history.

OAK ORCHARD LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in KENT NY. US MID #8403602404

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General 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: $ 21,005 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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OAK ORCHARD LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM
PO BOX 23
KENT
NY
14477-0023

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MID # 8403602404
Name OAK ORCHARD LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 841665747
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 26,747
REVENUE 21,005
LAT/LONG 43.345728, -78.135522
CODES FIPS State Code: 36
FIPS County Code: 073
US Census Tract: 401300
US Census Block: 2033