MCKEESPORT HERITAGE CENTER

MCKEESPORT, PA

Flooded Mononghela River Great Allegheny Passage in Point State Park @ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Flooded Mononghela River Credit: daveynin

The McKeesport Heritage Center is a museum and cultural center located in the city of McKeesport, Pennsylvania. The center is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the region, with a particular focus on the city of McKeesport and its surrounding areas.

The center houses a variety of exhibits and displays, including historical artifacts, photographs, and documents that showcase the rich cultural heritage of the region. Visitors can learn about the city's industrial past, including the steel industry that once dominated the area, as well as the region's natural history, local sports teams, and notable residents.

In addition to its exhibits, the McKeesport Heritage Center is also home to a research library and archives that contain a wealth of information on the city's history and heritage. The center also hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and special exhibitions.

Overall, the McKeesport Heritage Center is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the history and culture of the region. With its extensive collections and knowledgeable staff, the center provides a fascinating glimpse into the past and a deeper understanding of the community's heritage.

MCKEESPORT HERITAGE CENTER is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MCKEESPORT PA. US MID #8404201189

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: $ 136,594 from tax period 201306 (YYYYMM).

Flooded Mononghela River Great Allegheny Passage in Point State Park @ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Side of Mononghaela River flooded The path of Great Allegheny Passage is inaccessible due to flood. Great Allegheny Passage in Point State Park @ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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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Contact MCKEESPORT HERITAGE CENTER

MCKEESPORT REGIONAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE CENTER
1832 ARBORETUM DR
MCKEESPORT
PA
15132-7600

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MCKEESPORT HERITAGE CENTER Information

MID # 8404201189
Name MCKEESPORT REGIONAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE CENTER
Alternate Name MCKEESPORT HERITAGE CENTER
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 251532260
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 139,442
REVENUE 136,594
LAT/LONG 40.337834, -79.824355
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 003
US Census Tract: 551300
US Census Block: 2017