CRAFTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

PITTSBURGH, PA

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The Crafton Historical Society in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is an organization dedicated to preserving the history of the local community. Founded in 1930, the Society has held a number of exhibits, educational programs, and events to promote the understanding of the past in Crafton and its surrounding communities.

The Society focuses on preserving and interpreting the history of the area through its collections, exhibitions, and educational programming. It also works to preserve, protect, and promote the built and cultural heritage of Crafton, which includes its industrial and transportation history, its architectural heritage, and its cultural and natural resources.

The Crafton Historical Society offers a wide range of programs and activities, from lectures and symposia to walking tours and exhibits. The Society also maintains a research library, which includes books, magazines, photographs, and other documents related to the local history. The Society also holds a variety of special events throughout the year, such as lectures and demonstrations, music concerts, theatrical performances, and a variety of other educational and entertaining activities.

The Society also offers a variety of educational programs, such as workshops, classes, and field trips, to help the public learn more about the history of the Crafton community. The Crafton Historical Society is committed to providing a deeper understanding of the past, and to fostering an understanding of the cultural and historical significance of Crafton and its surrounding communities.

CRAFTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PITTSBURGH PA. US MID #8404201208

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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CRAFTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
140 BRADFORD AVE
PITTSBURGH
PA
15205

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CRAFTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8404201208
Name CRAFTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name CRAFTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 251600456
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.434404, -80.066924
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 003
US Census Tract: 465600
US Census Block: 2026