WESTMORELAND FAYETTE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

SCOTTDALE, PA

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
GAP: Red Waterfall in 2024 Credit: daveynin

The Westmoreland Fayette Historical Society (WFHS) is a non-profit organization located in Scottdale, PA. The mission of the WFHS is to preserve and promote the history of Westmoreland and Fayette Counties in Pennsylvania. They do this by collecting and preserving artifacts, documents, photographs, and other archival materials related to the history of the two counties. The WFHS also sponsors educational programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, tours, and workshops.

The WFHS is home to the Westmoreland Fayette History Center, which houses the organization's collection. The center's exhibits include artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the two counties. The WFHS also offers a research library, which holds books, maps, and other resources related to Westmoreland and Fayette counties.

In addition to its educational programs and events, the WFHS is also dedicated to preserving local historical sites. The WFHS works with local governments and organizations to restore and preserve historical buildings, sites, and monuments throughout the two counties. They also work to ensure that these sites are accessible to the public.

The WFHS is an important part of the history of Westmoreland and Fayette Counties, and its mission is to ensure that their history is preserved and shared with future generations.

WESTMORELAND FAYETTE HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in SCOTTDALE PA. US MID #8404201089

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: $ 175,658 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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-048 ***** 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
L-24-04-16-A-033 ***** 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-035 ***** 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-059 16 April 2024 - Uniontown, PA - Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su addresses announces final role on silicosis. with Chris Williamson, MSHA, UMWA President Cecil Roberts, Dr. David Weissman, NIOSH, Marshal Cummings, miner and United Steelworker. ***Official Department of Labor Photograph*** 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

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WESTMORELAND FAYETTE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
109 W OVERTON RD
SCOTTDALE
PA
15683-1271

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MID # 8404201089
Name WESTMORELAND FAYETTE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 250998192
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 176,896
REVENUE 175,658
LAT/LONG 40.107726, -79.579775
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 129
US Census Tract: 806400
US Census Block: 2007