OREGON COAST CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

COOS BAY, OR

New U.S. 101 turn lane at East Bay Road near North Bend The Oregon Department of Transportation opened a new right-turn lane from northbound U.S. 101 onto East Bay Road near the north end of McCullough Bridge on April 16, 2024. The project will also install a southbound left-turn lane from U.S. 101 onto East Bay Road, replace the traffic signal and create pedestrian connections through the intersection, which is located between North Bend and the community of Glasgow. Workers can be seen building a new pedestrian island. Construction on the project began in January and prime contractor HP Civil, Inc. is scheduled to complete work this summer.
New U.S. 101 turn lane at East Bay Road near North Bend Credit: OregonDOT

The Oregon Coast Chapter National Railway Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of railway history in Coos Bay, Oregon. Founded in 1988, the organization is made up of volunteers who are passionate about railroading and its impact on American history.

The chapter operates a museum, located in the historic Coos Bay Depot, which houses a collection of artifacts and exhibits related to the area's railway history. Visitors can see vintage locomotives, passenger cars, freight cars, and other equipment that were once used on the railways in the region.

In addition to the museum, the Oregon Coast Chapter National Railway Historical Society offers educational programs and events throughout the year. These include train rides, lectures, and special exhibits. The organization also partners with other groups to promote railway history and preservation efforts across the state.

The Oregon Coast Chapter National Railway Historical Society is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of railroading in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Its dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to preserve and promote this important aspect of American history for future generations.

OREGON COAST CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Uncategorized or General Museum in COOS BAY OR. US MID #8404100387

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 19,049 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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OREGON COAST CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
766 S 1ST ST
COOS BAY
OR
97420-1514

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OREGON COAST CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8404100387
Name OREGON COAST CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 930801714
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 20,094
REVENUE 19,049
LAT/LONG 43.361889, -124.212155
CODES FIPS State Code: 41
FIPS County Code: 011
US Census Tract: 000700
US Census Block: 1027