MORENO VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MORENO VALLEY, CA

Perris / Perris Theater (# 0018) Opened in 1946, designed in an art-deco style but apparently modified at various times. It’s now owned by the city for its historical value to downtown, but closed due to structural problems.

Pictures in the below links show the theater as once having a marquee around the base of the tall sign.

Two sources:
<a href="https://www.cityofperris.org/our-city/activities/perris-city-compass/perris-theater" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.cityofperris.org/our-city/activities/perris-city-comp...</a>
<a href="https://cinematreasures.org/theaters/2413" rel="noreferrer nofollow">cinematreasures.org/theaters/2413</a> — Perris / Perris Theater (# 0018) Credit: DB's travels

The Moreno Valley Historical Society (MVHS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Moreno Valley, California. The society was established in 1983 and is a member of the California Association of Museums. MVHS is located in the former Moreno Valley High School building, which was built in 1936.

MVHS maintains a collection of photographs, documents, and artifacts related to the history of Moreno Valley. The collection includes photographs, maps, and documents from the late 19th century to the present. The society also maintains an extensive library of books, periodicals, and maps related to the history of Moreno Valley.

MVHS offers a variety of programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, tours, workshops, and educational programs. The society also hosts educational events such as the annual Moreno Valley History Fair, which showcases projects and displays related to the history of the city. Additionally, the society is involved in community outreach and participates in local events and festivals.

MVHS also has a website, which provides information on upcoming events and activities as well as an online version of the society's newsletter. The society is supported by donations from individuals and businesses, and membership is open to the public. The Moreno Valley Historical Society is committed to preserving the history and culture of Moreno Valley for future generations.

MORENO VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MORENO VALLEY CA. US MID #8400601225

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).

Perris / SoCal Rail Museum UP 2564 (# 0007) Originally built in 1921 for a Union Pacific subsidiary and traded UP subsidiary “Oregon Short Line” in 1923 where it was used until 1955. Retired in 1959 and wound up at this museum in 1997. See:
<a href="https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMJJH1_Union_Pacific_Steam_Engine_2564" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMJJH1_Union_Pacific_Steam_En...</a>

The day I visited the museum there was almost no one there, which made it easier to explore the grounds but I didn’t get into any of the car barns. Pictures from visiting those at a previous time are with the tag to Southern California Railway Museum.

KC-10A Extender Conceptualized as the next generation of aerial tankers the KC-l0 combined the tasks of a tanker and cargo aircraft. Carrying more than 356,000 pounds of fuel - twice as much as the KC-135 Stratotanker – 75 personnel, and 170,000 pounds of cargo, the KC-10 could transport entire units of support personnel while re-fueling their deploying fighters enroute. The KC-10 could also be used to transport litter and ambulatory patients using patient support pallets during aeromedical evacuations.

Unlike previous re-fuelers, the KC-10's boom operator controls refueling operations through a digital, fly-by wire system. Sitting in the rear of the aircraft, the operator can see the receiver aircraft through a wide window. During boom refueling operations, fuel is transferred to the receiver at a maximum rate of 1,100 gallons per minute.

The KC-10 fleet was used extensively during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1991, Operation Allied Force in 1999 and during the War on Terror following the September 11, 2001, attack.

The museum’s KC-10 Extender tail number 84-0185 was built in Long Beach California and delivered to the United Sates Air Force, March AFB in September 1984 with subsequent assignments to Travis AFB. It was flown to March Field Air Museum in 2023 for permanent display. It remains on loan from the NMUSAF.

Source: <a href="https://www.marchfield.org/aircraft/cargo/kc-10a-extender-boeing/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.marchfield.org/aircraft/cargo/kc-10a-extender-boeing/</a>

Sunset in the San Bernardino Mountains A scenic sunset view just off of Highway 18

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MORENO VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 66
MORENO VALLEY
CA
92556

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MID #	8400601225
Name	MORENO VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	330250081
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	33.939137, -117.238722
CODES	FIPS State Code: 06 FIPS County Code: 065 US Census Tract: 042515 US Census Block: 1005