WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

DONORA, PA

FNB in construction - April 2024 @ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
FNB in construction - April 2024 Credit: daveynin

Washington County Historical Society is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Washington County, Pennsylvania. It is located in the town of Donora, which is known for its industrial heritage and contribution to the steel industry.

The society was established in 1900 and has since then worked towards collecting and preserving artifacts, photographs, documents, and other materials that reflect the history of the area. The society runs a museum that showcases exhibits on the history of Washington County, including its industrial past, Civil War history, and local culture.

The museum features several exhibits, including the "Donora Smog" exhibit that highlights the environmental disaster that occurred in the town in 1948. The society also hosts educational programs, lectures, and events throughout the year that are open to the public.

The society has a vast collection of historical materials that are available for researchers and scholars who are interested in studying the history of Washington County. The collection includes books, photographs, maps, and other documents that date back to the 18th century.

Overall, the Washington County Historical Society is an essential institution that helps to preserve and promote the rich history of Washington County, Pennsylvania, and serves as a valuable resource for researchers, scholars, and the general public.

WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in DONORA PA. US MID #8404201023

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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GAP: Red Waterfall in 2024 Demonstrating acid mine drainage The water here is acid and iron-rich, coming up to the surface from underground mines, staining the rocks rust-red. Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a major source of water pollution and the cause of the extensive stream degradation and environmental damage. Where did this mine water come from? The Ocean Coal Company, a subsidiary of Berwind-White Coal Company of Philadelphia, PA established several mines in this region including in 1900, Ocean No. 2. It is purported that drainage from Ocean No. 2 is the chief cause of the Red Waterfall. Why is it acidic and full of iron? Hundreds of millions of years ago, the massive Pittsburgh Coal Seam formed underneath parts of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio from ancient swamp plants. Sand, silts, shells, and other matter were deposited and made a rock seal over the carbon rich vegetation. This rock contained the mineral "pyrite", made of iron and sulfur. Cola mining exposes pyrite to oxygen and ground water causing the formation of sulfuric acid and a number of red, orange, and yellow compounds. AMD occurs when this mine water seeps, or in this sea, bursts out into streams. The yellow sulfur can be seen in the shale near coal seams. Source: Greater Allegheny Passage Great Allegheny Passage @ Buena Vista, Pennsylvania
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L-24-04-16-A-051 ***** Photographs taken by the federal government are generally part of the public domain and may be used, copied and distributed without permission. Unless otherwise noted, photos posted here may be used without the prior permission of the U.S. Department of Labor. Such materials, however, may not be used in a manner that imply any official affiliation with or endorsement of your company, website or publication. Photo Credit: Department of Labor Shawn T Moore
L-24-04-16-A-050 ***** Photographs taken by the federal government are generally part of the public domain and may be used, copied and distributed without permission. Unless otherwise noted, photos posted here may be used without the prior permission of the U.S. Department of Labor. Such materials, however, may not be used in a manner that imply any official affiliation with or endorsement of your company, website or publication. Photo Credit: Department of Labor Shawn T Moore
L-24-04-16-A-047 ***** Photographs taken by the federal government are generally part of the public domain and may be used, copied and distributed without permission. Unless otherwise noted, photos posted here may be used without the prior permission of the U.S. Department of Labor. Such materials, however, may not be used in a manner that imply any official affiliation with or endorsement of your company, website or publication. Photo Credit: Department of Labor Shawn T Moore
L-24-04-16-A-044 ***** Photographs taken by the federal government are generally part of the public domain and may be used, copied and distributed without permission. Unless otherwise noted, photos posted here may be used without the prior permission of the U.S. Department of Labor. Such materials, however, may not be used in a manner that imply any official affiliation with or endorsement of your company, website or publication. Photo Credit: Department of Labor Shawn T Moore
L-24-04-16-A-041 ***** Photographs taken by the federal government are generally part of the public domain and may be used, copied and distributed without permission. Unless otherwise noted, photos posted here may be used without the prior permission of the U.S. Department of Labor. Such materials, however, may not be used in a manner that imply any official affiliation with or endorsement of your company, website or publication. Photo Credit: Department of Labor Shawn T Moore

Contact WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
510 MELDON AVE
DONORA
PA
15033

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MID # 8404201023
Name WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237278382
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LAT/LONG 40.176402, -79.85548
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 125
US Census Tract: 775300
US Census Block: 1004