ASTORIA PARKS RECREATION & COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

ASTORIA, OR

Astoria Parks Recreation & Community Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Astoria, Oregon. The foundation was established in 2001 with the aim of supporting and improving the parks, recreation, and cultural programs within the city of Astoria. Its mission is to enhance the quality of life for all residents and visitors to the city by providing opportunities for recreation, education, and community-building.

The foundation works collaboratively with the City of Astoria and its Parks and Recreation Department to identify projects and programs that need funding. It raises funds through donations, grants, and fundraising events, and then distributes those funds to support a wide range of initiatives. These initiatives include park and playground improvements, cultural events, and scholarships for youth programs.

One of the key programs supported by the foundation is the Astoria Parks and Recreation Scholarships, which provides financial assistance to families who cannot afford the full cost of recreational programs. The foundation also supports the Astoria Aquatic Center, which is a state-of-the-art facility that offers swimming lessons, aquatic fitness classes, and recreational swimming.

Overall, the Astoria Parks Recreation & Community Foundation is a vital organization that supports the well-being of Astoria's residents and visitors by providing opportunities for recreation, education, and community-building. Its dedication to improving the city's parks, cultural events, and youth programs has made it an essential partner for the City of Astoria and the entire community.

ASTORIA PARKS RECREATION & COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is a Children's Museum in ASTORIA OR. US MID #8404100215

The museum is classed as CMU (Children's Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

The Doupe Building Originally built in 1880 and known as a cornerstone of the fishing village of Ilwaco, Washington.

“Don’t forget to look both ways!” - Astoria, Oregon A mother and her young crossing the street in front of the historic Astoria National Bank (now The Banker's Ballroom and Boutique). Architect John E. Wicks designed the plans for the Astoria National Bank building in 1923. Niemi and Company completed the construction of this Classic American Renaissance building in 1924 at a cost of $100,000.00. The bank opened for business on February 25th, 1924 and went into receivership on February 25, 1928. The building remained vacant for two years until 1930 when the newly-chartered Bank of Astoria occupied the building. On July 13, 1937 the United States Bank of Portland bought the Bank of Astoria and occupied the building until 1973 after which the bank building was used to store costumes by the Astor Street Opry Company.

Morning stroll in downtown Astoria - Astoria, Oregon Downtown Astoria, Oregon, remains one of the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved shopping and dining districts. It has it all: award-winning craft breweries, aromatic coffee shops, high-end clothing stores, and fresh-caught seafood galore!

Astoria Riverfront Trolly - Astoria, Oregon The Astoria Riverfront Trolley is a 3-mile (4.8 km) heritage streetcar line that operates in Astoria, Oregon, United States, using former freight railroad tracks along or near the south bank of the Columbia River, with no overhead line. The service began operating in 1999, using a 1913-built streetcar from San Antonio, Texas. As of 2012, the service was reported as carrying 35,000 to 40,000 passengers per year and has been called a &quot;symbol&quot;[1] and &quot;icon&quot; of Astoria. The line's operation is seasonal, normally during spring break and from May through September.

The Liberty Theatre - Astoria, Oregon The Liberty Theater is a historic vaudeville theater and cinema in Astoria, Oregon, United States. Opened in 1925 as the first theater to be re-established after the destruction of the Astoria fire of 1922, the Liberty Theater was seen as symbolizing the city's rebirth. Its Italian Renaissance architectural and decorative style was unique among Astoria's commercial buildings and stood out from the rest of the post-fire reconstruction. The building was built for the theater chain of Claude Jensen and John von Herberg, one of over thirty venues they operated throughout the Pacific Northwest, and was designed by the Portland architectural firm of Bennes and Herzog.

The historic Hotel Astoria - Astoria, Oregon The John Jacob Astor Hotel, originally known as the Hotel Astoria, is a historic former hotel building located in Astoria, Oregon, United States, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). It is one of the tallest buildings on the Oregon Coast and is a &quot;prominent landmark&quot; in Astoria. Constructed in 1922–23, the hotel opened in 1924 and initially was the city's social and business hub, but soon was beset with a variety of problems, and struggled financially for years. Constructed of reinforced concrete, the eight-story John Jacob Astor Hotel building features Gothic decorative elements. The seventh floor is decorated with several escutcheons, one every third window, and the window groups at the building's corners at this level are additionally topped by rounded arches &quot;embellished with elaborate cartouches in cast stone&quot;. Each group of three windows at the mezzanine level, or second floor, includes two Corinthian pilasters and is topped by a pointed arch and a frieze with three small shields above.

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ASTORIA PARKS RECREATION & COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
PO BOX 152
ASTORIA
OR
97103-0152

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MID #	8404100215
Name	ASTORIA PARKS RECREATION & COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Alternate Name
Classification	Children's Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	274219893
NTEECC	A52
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201306
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	46.172145, -123.815961
CODES	FIPS State Code: 41 FIPS County Code: 007 US Census Tract: 950300 US Census Block: 4016