DORMONT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

PITTSBURGH, PA

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The Dormont Historical Society, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a non-profit organization that works to preserve the history of the local area. The Society was founded in 1995 by a group of local residents who wanted to ensure that the history of their community was documented and remembered.

The Society focuses on preserving the history and heritage of Dormont and its surrounding areas, including the communities of Brookline, Beechview, Mt. Lebanon, and Castle Shannon. To accomplish this mission, the Society collects and preserves artifacts, photographs, documents, and other historical materials related to the area. The Society also sponsors a variety of programs, events, and activities to educate the public about the local history.

The Society has a museum located in Dormont that houses many of its artifacts and historical materials. The Museum is open to the public and offers guided tours and exhibits related to the area’s history. The Society also maintains an online collection of photographs, documents, and other materials related to the area’s past.

The Society is an active member of the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation, and serves as a key partner in preserving the local history. All of the Society’s activities are carried out by volunteers and financial support from members and the local community. The Society is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the Dormont area and ensuring that it is never forgotten.

DORMONT HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PITTSBURGH PA. US MID #8404201339

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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DORMONT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
2832 ESPY AVE
PITTSBURGH
PA
15216

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DORMONT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8404201339
Name DORMONT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 251835443
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.397403, -80.034435
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 003
US Census Tract: 472100
US Census Block: 1017