ASTORIA RR PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION

ASTORIA, OR

Astoria Column Panorama Credit: timacrow

The Astoria Railroad Preservation Association (ARPA) is a non-profit organization based in Astoria, Oregon, dedicated to preserving the region's railroading history. Founded in 2003, ARPA has been instrumental in restoring the historic trains, locomotives, and other railway equipment that were once an integral part of the Pacific Northwest's transportation system.

ARPA's primary goal is to maintain and operate a restored steam locomotive, the Astoria Iron Horse. This 1925 Baldwin locomotive was once part of the Astoria & Columbia River Railroad and is now a cherished piece of Astoria's history. The organization also maintains a collection of train cars, cabooses, and other railway equipment, which are often used for educational tours and community events.

The association is run by a dedicated group of volunteers, including engineers, mechanics, historians, and railway enthusiasts. They work tirelessly to restore and preserve the Astoria Iron Horse and other equipment, as well as to educate the public about the importance of railroading in the region's history.

ARPA also partners with other organizations to promote railway safety, preservation, and education. The association's work has been recognized by the National Railway Historical Society, which awarded ARPA the prestigious "Heritage Award" in 2005.

In summary, ARPA is a vital organization in Astoria, Oregon, dedicated to preserving the region's railway history and educating the public about the importance of railroading in the Pacific Northwest.

ASTORIA RR PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ASTORIA OR. US MID #8404100441

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). 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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telephone: 5033255323

ASTORIA RR PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 541
ASTORIA
OR
97103-0541

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ASTORIA RR PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION Information

MID #	8404100441
Name	ASTORIA RR PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	931058055
NTEECC	A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201206
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