READING RAILROAD HERITAGE MUSEUM

READING, PA

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The Reading Railroad Heritage Museum is located in the city of Reading, Pennsylvania and is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of the Reading Railroad. The museum is located in a historic building that was once home to the railroad's freight station and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The museum features a collection of artifacts and exhibits that trace the history of the Reading Railroad from its founding in 1833 to its eventual merger with other railroads in 1976. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits, view historic photographs and documents, and see a variety of locomotives and rail cars on display.

One of the highlights of the museum is a fully restored steam locomotive that was used by the Reading Railroad in the early 1900s. Visitors can climb aboard the locomotive and experience what it was like to work on a steam-powered train.

The museum also offers educational programming and special events throughout the year, including train rides and holiday-themed events. There is a gift shop on site where visitors can purchase souvenirs and books related to the history of the Reading Railroad.

Overall, the Reading Railroad Heritage Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of railroads and transportation in the United States.

READING RAILROAD HERITAGE MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in READING PA. US MID #8404200626

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 158,825 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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Contact READING RAILROAD HERITAGE MUSEUM

READING CO TECHNICAL HISTORICAL SOC IETY INC
PO BOX 15143
READING
PA
19612-5143

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MID # 8404200626
Name READING CO TECHNICAL HISTORICAL SOC IETY INC
Alternate Name READING RAILROAD HERITAGE MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 232316896
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 204,394
REVENUE 158,825
LAT/LONG 40.366256, -75.911436
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 011
US Census Tract: 000600
US Census Block: 2001