JOHNSTOWN AREA HERITAGE ASSOCIATION

JOHNSTOWN, PA

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The Johnstown Area Heritage Association is a non-profit organization located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, dedicated to preserving the history and cultural heritage of the region. Founded in 1974, the association manages a number of museums and historic sites, including the Johnstown Flood Museum, the Heritage Discovery Center, and the Wagner-Ritter House & Garden. These sites offer visitors a glimpse into the rich history of the region, including the devastating flood of 1889 that destroyed much of the city.

The Johnstown Flood Museum is perhaps the most well-known of the association's properties, as it tells the story of the flood that killed over 2,200 people and left thousands homeless. The museum features exhibits, artifacts, and interactive displays that help visitors understand the causes and aftermath of the disaster.

The Heritage Discovery Center, located in the historic Cambria Iron Works, offers a more comprehensive look at the region's history, from its industrial roots to its diverse cultural heritage. The museum features exhibits on mining, steelmaking, and immigrant life, as well as a working blacksmith shop and a children's discovery center.

The Wagner-Ritter House & Garden is a beautifully restored 19th-century home that offers visitors a glimpse into the lives of Johnstown's upper class during the Victorian era. The house is furnished with period antiques and features a lovely garden that is open to the public.

Overall, the Johnstown Area Heritage Association is a vital organization that helps preserve the history and culture of one of Pennsylvania's most important regions. Its museums and historic sites offer visitors a fascinating look into the past, while helping to ensure that this rich legacy is passed on to future generations.

JOHNSTOWN AREA HERITAGE ASSOCIATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in JOHNSTOWN PA. US MID #8404201110

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: $ 3,473,626 from tax period 201209 (YYYYMM).

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JOHNSTOWN AREA HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
201 6TH AVE
JOHNSTOWN
PA
15906-2500

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MID # 8404201110
Name JOHNSTOWN AREA HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
Alternate Name JOHNSTOWN AREA HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 251247390
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201209
INCOME 3,584,300
REVENUE 3,473,626
LAT/LONG 40.340132, -78.930541
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 021
US Census Tract: 013400
US Census Block: 1036