LAWRENCE PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ERIE, PA

January 7, 2023: Wintry scene along the southbound I-79, Franklin Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania A thin cap of fluffy snow covers the denuded branches of trees along the sides of the southbound lanes of Interstate 79 in Franklin Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania.
January 7, 2023: Wintry scene along the southbound I-79, Franklin Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania Credit: Carrotflower Productions International

The Lawrence Park Historical Society is a non-profit organization based in Erie, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1977, the society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history and heritage of Lawrence Park, an early residential suburb of Erie that was developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The society operates a museum that is open to the public on Sundays from May through September. The museum is housed in the former Lawrence Park School, which was built in 1913 and served as a school until 1982. The museum contains exhibits that showcase the history of Lawrence Park, including displays on the town's early settlers, its schools and churches, and its industrial and commercial development.

In addition to the museum, the Lawrence Park Historical Society sponsors a variety of events and activities throughout the year, including historic home tours, lectures, and community celebrations. The society also maintains an extensive collection of historical documents and artifacts related to Lawrence Park, which are available for research purposes.

Overall, the Lawrence Park Historical Society is a vital resource for those interested in the history of Erie and the surrounding region. Its efforts to preserve and promote the heritage of Lawrence Park have helped to ensure that this important chapter in Erie's history is not forgotten.

LAWRENCE PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Center in ERIE PA. US MID #8404201253

The museum is classed as BOT (Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers). 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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LAWRENCE PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
4320 IROQUOIS AVENUE
ERIE
PA
16511

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LAWRENCE PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8404201253
Name LAWRENCE PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name LAWRENCE PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 251688118
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 42.152458, -80.012035
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 049
US Census Tract: 011400
US Census Block: 2017