TROLLEY STATION ORAL HISTORY CENTER

PITTSBURGH, PA

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The Trolley Station Oral History Center in Pittsburgh, PA is a unique resource for learning about the history and culture of the city. It is part of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and was established in 2018. The center houses an oral history collection of more than 500 interviews with people who have lived and worked in the Pittsburgh area. These interviews were conducted by the Trolley Station Oral History Team, which includes local historians, students, and volunteers.

The Trolley Station Oral History Center also features a variety of artifacts related to the city’s trolley history. These include photographs, documents, maps, and model trolley cars. Visitors can view these artifacts in the center’s gallery or in its online collection.

The center also offers a variety of educational programming. These programs include lectures, workshops, and field trips that focus on the history of the trolleys and the role they played in the development of the city. The center also works with the community to preserve the legacy of the trolleys through public art projects and other initiatives.

The Trolley Station Oral History Center is an important resource for anyone interested in learning more about the history of Pittsburgh and its trolleys. It is a great way to explore the past and gain a deeper understanding of the city’s unique culture.

TROLLEY STATION ORAL HISTORY CENTER is a History Museum in PITTSBURGH PA. US MID #8404201346

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).

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THE TROLLEY STATION ORAL HISTORY CENTER
7310 FRANKSTOWN AVENUE
PITTSBURGH
PA
15208-1512

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TROLLEY STATION ORAL HISTORY CENTER Information

MID # 8404201346
Name THE TROLLEY STATION ORAL HISTORY CENTER
Alternate Name TROLLEY STATION ORAL HISTORY CENTER
Classification History Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 251851525
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201112
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.456652, -79.89301
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 003
US Census Tract: 130300
US Census Block: 1000