LAKE SHORE RAILWAY MUSEUM

NORTH EAST, PA

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The Lake Shore Railway Museum in North East, Pennsylvania is a non-profit, educational organization that is dedicated to preserving the history of railroads in the area. The museum was founded in 1975 by a group of local railroad enthusiasts and has grown to become one of the largest railroad museums in the Northeast.

The museum is housed in an old Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad depot that was built in 1898. The building contains a large collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents relating to the area’s railroad history. Visitors can also explore the caboose and locomotive displays that are part of the museum's collection.

The museum holds various events throughout the year, including special train rides, educational lectures, and open house events. The museum also offers a variety of railroad-related classes that can be taken onsite or online.

In addition to its educational offerings, the museum is also home to a restored steam locomotive that runs on a short stretch of track at the museum. This locomotive, known as the “Little Giant”, runs on a regular schedule and is a popular attraction for visitors.

The Lake Shore Railway Museum is a great place to learn about the local railroad history and to experience the thrill of a steam locomotive ride.

LAKE SHORE RAILWAY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in NORTH EAST PA. US MID #8404200164

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).

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Contact LAKE SHORE RAILWAY MUSEUM

telephone: 8147251911
website: http://lsrhs.railway.museum

LAKE SHORE RAILWAY MUSEUM
31 WALL ST
NORTH EAST
PA
16428

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LAKE SHORE RAILWAY MUSEUM Information

MID #	8404200164
Name	LAKE SHORE RAILWAY MUSEUM
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Classification	Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME	0
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LAT/LONG	42.210133, -79.838088
CODES	FIPS State Code: 42 FIPS County Code: 049 US Census Tract: 011600 US Census Block: 4005