KEMPTON RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

ALLENTOWN, PA

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Kempton Railroad Historical Society Inc is a non-profit organization in Allentown, Pennsylvania that is dedicated to preserving the rich history of railroads in the region. Founded in 1960, the society has been instrumental in collecting, restoring, and exhibiting various railroad artifacts, equipment, and memorabilia.

The society operates the Kempton Railroad Station Museum, which is housed in a restored 1875 Reading Company station. The museum features exhibits that showcase the history of railroads in the area, including displays of vintage locomotives, rolling stock, and other equipment. Visitors can also take a ride on the society's restored 1920s-era passenger train, which runs on a 9-mile stretch of track that was once part of the Reading Railroad.

In addition to its museum and train operations, the Kempton Railroad Historical Society also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including train shows, flea markets, and educational programs. The society is run by a dedicated group of volunteers who are passionate about preserving the legacy of railroads in the region, and who work tirelessly to maintain and expand the society's collections and offerings.

Overall, the Kempton Railroad Historical Society Inc is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of railroads in the Allentown area, and a must-visit destination for train enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

KEMPTON RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ALLENTOWN PA. US MID #8404201468

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).

Contact KEMPTON RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

KEMPTON RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
116 N FIFTH STREET
ALLENTOWN
PA
18102-4108

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KEMPTON RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC Information

MID # 8404201468
Name KEMPTON RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 271015072
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.60502, -75.468757
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 077
US Census Tract: 001000
US Census Block: 1035