HORSESHOE CURVE CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
ALTOONA, PA
Horseshoe Curve Chapter National Railway Historical Society in Altoona, PA is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the railroads of Altoona and the surrounding region. Founded in 1971, the organization is a local chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. The organization is active in preserving and presenting the history of the railroads that have served Altoona and the surrounding areas, including the Pennsylvania Railroad, the Norfolk & Western, and the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
The organization has a museum, located at the site of the old East Altoona Station, which features a wide range of exhibits, artifacts, and photographs about the local railroads. The museum also features the restored East Altoona Station, which was built in the early 1900s and served as the Pennsylvania Railroad's main station in Altoona. The station is now a National Historic Landmark and is open for tours.
The organization also operates a vintage train ride that departs from the restored station, taking visitors on a trip around the Horseshoe Curve and through the surrounding countryside. The Horseshoe Curve Chapter also hosts regular events, such as lectures, tours, and special train rides, in conjunction with other organizations. These events provide an opportunity to learn more about the history of the railroads that have served Altoona and the surrounding region.
HORSESHOE CURVE CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ALTOONA PA. US MID #8404201259
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: $ 66,231 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).
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HORSESHOE CURVE CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
114 SCOTT AVE
ALTOONA
PA
16602-4048
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HORSESHOE CURVE CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information
| MID # | 8404201259 |
| Name | HORSESHOE CURVE CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY |
| Alternate Name | |
| Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 251703580 |
| NTEECC | A82 |
| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201212 |
| INCOME | 66,231 |
| REVENUE | 66,231 |
| LAT/LONG | 40.476247, -78.401696 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 42 FIPS County Code: 013 US Census Tract: 101200 US Census Block: 4038 |