HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF UPPER ST CLAIR

UPPR ST CLAIR, PA

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The Historical Society of Upper St. Clair is a non-profit organization located in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania. The society was established in 1976 with the aim to preserve and promote the rich history of the region. The society has a collection of artifacts, photographs, documents, and memorabilia that reflect the history of the Upper St. Clair area.

The society's headquarters is located in the historic John F. Neville House, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The house is a two-story brick dwelling built in 1788 and is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the region. The house is open to the public for tours and events.

The Historical Society of Upper St. Clair conducts regular educational programs, exhibits, and events that showcase the history of the region. The society also publishes a quarterly newsletter that highlights the latest developments, news, and events related to the society and the region's history.

The society's mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of Upper St. Clair and its surrounding communities. The society is run by a board of directors and relies on the support of volunteers and donors to ensure that the history of the region is preserved for future generations.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF UPPER ST CLAIR is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in UPPR ST CLAIR PA. US MID #8404201338

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: $ 139,905 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF UPPER ST CLAIR
PO BOX 12681
UPPR ST CLAIR
PA
15241-0681

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MID # 8404201338
Name HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF UPPER ST CLAIR
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 251832381
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 139,905
REVENUE 139,905
LAT/LONG 40.337084, -80.082822
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 003
US Census Tract: 474202
US Census Block: 2001