HARRISBURG CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HIS

HARRISBURG, PA

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The Harrisburg Chapter National Railway Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the railway industry in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The chapter was founded in 1936 and is one of the oldest and largest chapters of the National Railway Historical Society.

The society's headquarters is located in a historic railroad station in Harrisburg, which has been restored and converted into a museum. The museum houses a collection of exhibits, artifacts, and photographs that tell the story of the railway industry in Harrisburg and its impact on the local community.

The museum's exhibits cover a wide range of topics, including the history of the Pennsylvania Railroad, the role of the railway industry in the Civil War, and the impact of the railway on the development of Harrisburg. The museum also features a model railroad exhibit that depicts scenes from the local area.

In addition to its museum, the Harrisburg Chapter National Railway Historical Society is actively involved in preserving and promoting the history of the railway industry in the region. The society sponsors educational programs, hosts events and activities, and maintains a library and archives for researchers and enthusiasts.

Overall, the Harrisburg Chapter National Railway Historical Society is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the railway industry in Harrisburg and the role it played in shaping the local community.

HARRISBURG CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HIS is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in HARRISBURG PA. US MID #8404201032

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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HARRISBURG CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
637 WALNUT ST
HARRISBURG
PA
17101-1710

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MID # 8404201032
Name HARRISBURG CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name HARRISBURG CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HIS
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237327733
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.26456, -76.879509
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 043
US Census Tract: 020100
US Census Block: 2015