PUNXSUTAWNEY AREA HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY INC

PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA

7/12/79, Pittsburgh & Shawmut Built by Pullman-Standard in 8/48 as New Haven 317, a 52-seat parlor &quot;Danbury&quot;. To Penn Central, Amtrak, Pittsburgh &amp; Shawmut and eventually to the Pennsylvania Transportation Museum. Info from the Railway Preservation News. Photo at Brookville, PA. — 7/12/79, Pittsburgh & Shawmut Credit: OHFalcon72

The Punxsutawney Area Historical and Genealogical Society Inc is a non-profit organization based in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, that is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and heritage of the local region. Founded in 1979, the society collects, preserves, and shares historical artifacts, documents, and photographs related to Punxsutawney and the surrounding areas.

The society operates a museum that features exhibits on the town's history, including the famous Groundhog Day celebration, which Punxsutawney is best known for. The museum also has displays on local industries, such as coal mining and lumbering, as well as on notable residents and events in the area's history.

In addition to the museum, the society offers genealogical research services to help individuals trace their family roots in the region. The society maintains an extensive collection of genealogical records, including vital records, census data, and cemetery records.

The society hosts regular events and programs, including guest speakers, workshops, and historical reenactments. The society's membership is open to anyone with an interest in local history and heritage. Through its efforts, the society aims to educate and inspire the community to appreciate and preserve the rich history of Punxsutawney and the surrounding area.

PUNXSUTAWNEY AREA HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PUNXSUTAWNEY PA. US MID #8404201139

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).

7/12/79, Pittsburgh & Shawmut The P&amp;S 7256 started life as GE More Power To America special(Pullman-Standard, 1950). To Rock Island 354 &quot;Lake Michigan&quot;, a 72-seat coach. To Penn Central, Amtrak, Pittsburgh &amp; Shawmut and eventually to the Pennsylvania Transportation Museum. The last car in line I don't have a number so I'm not sure its disposition. Info from Railway Preservation News. Photo at Brookville, PA.

October 17, 2021: Southward flying birds over Barclay Square, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania A flock of crows flies south for the winter as seen over Barclay Square in downtown Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

Camp Corbly Bridge The image captures the West Branch of the Susquehanna River flowing under the Camp Corbly Bridge north of Mahaffey, PA, on Route 418, Camp Corbly Road.

This image was collected as part of the Headwaters to Estuaries: Western PA connecting to the Bay project, which was made possible through the partnership between the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education &amp; Training Program and Saint Francis University.

Laurel Run entering the West Branch of the Susquehanna River This images captures Laurel Run entering the West Branch of the Susquehanna River along state route 219 north of Mahaffey, PA.

This image was collected as part of the Headwaters to Estuaries: Western PA connecting to the Bay project, which was made possible through the partnership between the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education &amp; Training Program and Saint Francis University.

Market Street Bridge, Mahaffey, PA The West Branch of the Susquehanna River flows under this bridge in Mahaffey, PA. Image taken from the pedestrian walkway on the southern side of the bridge.

This image was collected as part of the Headwaters to Estuaries: Western PA connecting to the Bay project, which was made possible through the partnership between the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education &amp; Training Program and Saint Francis University.

10-14-21, C&O caboose 900206 This caboose was formerly on display at Delaware, OH according to the Caboose Photo Archive page. now on display at Doolittle Station in Dubois, PA.

10-14-21, Buffalo & Pittsburgh SD60I 3883 Built 6/95 as Conrail 5630. To CSX/LTEX 8743. Info from The Diesel Shop. At the Punxsutawney, PA yard.

10-14-21, Buffalo & Pittsburgh GP38-2 2176 Ex. PC/CR 8158, Norfolk Southern 5330. Built 10/73. Info from The Diesel Shop.

Contact PUNXSUTAWNEY AREA HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY INC

PUNXSUTAWNEY AREA HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 286
PUNXSUTAWNEY
PA
15767

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MID #	8404201139
Name	PUNXSUTAWNEY AREA HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	251376089
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INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	40.946442, -78.979024
CODES	FIPS State Code: 42 FIPS County Code: 065 US Census Tract: 951200 US Census Block: 2000