PIONEERS WEST HISTORICAL SOCIETY

OAKDALE, PA

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Pioneers West Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Oakdale, Pennsylvania. The society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the Western Pennsylvania region. Founded in 1978, the society has grown to become a valuable resource for researchers, educators, and history enthusiasts.

The society's headquarters is located in the historic Oakdale Train Station, which was built in 1891 and served as a major transportation hub for the region. The train station has been beautifully restored and now serves as a museum, library, and research center.

The Pioneers West Historical Society has an extensive collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs that showcase the history of Western Pennsylvania. The society also hosts a variety of educational programs, exhibits, and events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and tours of historic sites.

The society is run by a dedicated group of volunteers who are passionate about preserving the region's rich history. Membership is open to anyone who shares an interest in the history of Western Pennsylvania, and the society welcomes donations of artifacts, documents, and photographs related to the region.

PIONEERS WEST HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in OAKDALE PA. US MID #8404200799

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).

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Contact PIONEERS WEST HISTORICAL SOCIETY

PIONEERS WEST HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 105
OAKDALE
PA
15071-0105

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MID #	8404200799
Name	PIONEERS WEST HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	232895955
NTEECC	A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201208
INCOME	8,076
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	40.4208, -80.191919
CODES	FIPS State Code: 42 FIPS County Code: 003 US Census Tract: 453003 US Census Block: 1035