DEBENCE ANTIQUE MUSIC WORLD

FRANKLIN, PA

April 16, 2023: Rural scenery off Interstate 79, Lake Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania For the most part, pastoral farmland characterizes the scenery along Interstate 79 in Pennsylvania. A good example is seen in this photo, taken from the northbound lanes in Lake Township, Mercer County. — April 16, 2023: Rural scenery off Interstate 79, Lake Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania Credit: Carrotflower Productions International

DeBence Antique Music World is a museum located in Franklin, Pennsylvania, dedicated to preserving and showcasing antique musical instruments. The collection at DeBence Antique Music World includes over 100 antique instruments, such as phonographs, music boxes, and player pianos, many of which are in working condition.

The museum was established in 1984 by local collector Joseph DeBence, who spent years acquiring and restoring antique music machines. The museum is housed in a historic building on Liberty Street in downtown Franklin, which was built in 1865 and served as the DeBence family’s home for many years.

Visitors to DeBence Antique Music World can take a self-guided tour of the museum, which includes displays of various types of antique music machines, as well as exhibits on the history of recorded music. The museum also hosts special events and concerts throughout the year, featuring live performances on antique instruments.

DeBence Antique Music World is open to the public from April to December, and admission is charged for entry. The museum is a unique destination for music lovers and history enthusiasts, offering a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of recorded music and the antique instruments that made it possible.

DEBENCE ANTIQUE MUSIC WORLD is a History Museum in FRANKLIN PA. US MID #8404201261

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). 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: $ 63,857 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

July 10, 2022: Rural scenery off Interstate 79, Lake Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania For the most part, pastoral farmland characterizes the scenery along Interstate 79 in Pennsylvania. A good example is seen in this photo, taken from the northbound lanes in Lake Township, Mercer County.

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Contact DEBENCE ANTIQUE MUSIC WORLD

website: http://www.debencemusicworld.com

OIL REGION MUSIC PRESERVATION MUSEUM
1261 LIBERTY ST
FRANKLIN
PA
16323-1361

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MID #	8404201261
Name	OIL REGION MUSIC PRESERVATION MUSEUM
Alternate Name	DEBENCE ANTIQUE MUSIC WORLD
Classification	History Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	251709349
NTEECC	A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	66,873
REVENUE	63,857
LAT/LONG	41.397734, -79.830356
CODES	FIPS State Code: 42 FIPS County Code: 121 US Census Tract: 200400 US Census Block: 1023