NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORIC SOCIETY

PHILADELPHIA, PA

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The National Railway Historical Society (NRHS) is a non-profit educational organization founded in 1935 to preserve and promote the knowledge and appreciation of American railroading. The Philadelphia chapter of the NRHS was founded in 1947, and has been an active participant in the region's rail heritage ever since. The chapter is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and interpretation of railway artifacts, photographs, documents, and other materials that help to tell the story of railroading in the Philadelphia area.

The chapter also hosts monthly meetings, special events, excursions, and museum tours to provide members with the opportunity to learn about and experience the history of railroading in the region. Members also have access to a large collection of railroad artifacts, including books, documents, photographs, and equipment. Additionally, the chapter works to restore historic railroad artifacts to their original condition, and to help promote railroading in the region by participating in parades, festivals, and other public events.

The Philadelphia chapter of the NRHS is a vital part of the city's rail heritage, and has worked to preserve and promote the knowledge and appreciation of American railroading for more than seventy years. Their efforts have helped to ensure that the rail heritage of Philadelphia and the surrounding area is remembered and appreciated for generations to come.

NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORIC SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PHILADELPHIA PA. US MID #8404200984

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: $ 955,325 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
100 N 20TH ST STE 400
PHILADELPHIA
PA
19103-1462

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NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORIC SOCIETY Information

MID # 8404200984
Name NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORIC SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237053004
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 958,725
REVENUE 955,325
LAT/LONG 39.955655, -75.172774
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 101
US Census Tract: 000300
US Census Block: 1031