ANTHRACITE RAILROADS HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

LANSDALE, PA

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The Anthracite Railroads Historical Society Inc., located in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the region’s transportation history. Founded in 1989, the society is comprised of railroad enthusiasts and historians who share a common interest in researching and preserving the history of the anthracite coal industry and its transportation system in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

The society is best known for its extensive collection of artifacts, photographs, documents, and memorabilia related to the anthracite coal industry and its railroads. The collection includes equipment from the Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Company, the Lehigh and Susquehanna Railroad, the Lehigh Valley Railroad, the Central Railroad of New Jersey and the Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad.

The society also maintains an extensive library of books and articles related to the industry, and offers tours and other educational programs throughout the year. The society offers membership and volunteer opportunities to those interested in learning more about the history of the anthracite coal industry and its transportation system.

Furthermore, the society is active in preserving and restoring railroad structures, bridges and other historic sites in the region. The society works closely with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and local municipalities to ensure that these sites are preserved for future generations.

The Anthracite Railroads Historical Society Inc. is an important resource for those interested in learning more about the region’s transportation history and preserving the legacy of the anthracite coal industry.

ANTHRACITE RAILROADS HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LANSDALE PA. US MID #8404200660

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: $ 37,165 from tax period 201206 (YYYYMM).

Contact ANTHRACITE RAILROADS HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

ANTHRACITE RAILROADS HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 519
LANSDALE
PA
19446-0519

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ANTHRACITE RAILROADS HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC Information

MID # 8404200660
Name ANTHRACITE RAILROADS HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 232494925
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201206
INCOME 38,923
REVENUE 37,165
LAT/LONG 40.240252, -75.291066
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 091
US Census Tract: 200907
US Census Block: 2033