WILPEN HALL PRESERVATION FOUNDATION

PITTSBURGH, PA

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The Wilpen Hall Preservation Foundation is a non-profit organization located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, dedicated to the preservation and restoration of Wilpen Hall, a historic mansion built in 1909. The mansion, which was designed by the renowned architect Alden & Harlow, is a prime example of the Colonial Revival style and features 22 rooms, including a grand ballroom, a formal dining room, and a library.

The foundation was established in 2016 with the goal of preserving the architectural and cultural significance of Wilpen Hall, which had fallen into disrepair over the years. The foundation's mission is to raise funds to restore the mansion to its original grandeur, while also promoting education and awareness of the history and significance of Wilpen Hall and the surrounding area.

The foundation is run by a board of trustees and relies on donations and grants to fund its preservation efforts. In addition to restoration work, the foundation also hosts events and educational programs to engage the community and raise awareness of Wilpen Hall's importance in Pittsburgh's history.

Thanks to the efforts of the Wilpen Hall Preservation Foundation, the mansion is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been restored to its former glory. The foundation's work continues to ensure that Wilpen Hall remains a treasured landmark for generations to come.

WILPEN HALL PRESERVATION FOUNDATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PITTSBURGH PA. US MID #8404201580

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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GAP: Red Waterfall in 2024 Demonstrating acid mine drainage
The water here is acid and iron-rich, coming up to the surface from underground mines, staining the rocks rust-red. Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a major source of water pollution and the cause of the extensive stream degradation and environmental damage.

Where did this mine water come from?
The Ocean Coal Company, a subsidiary of Berwind-White Coal Company of Philadelphia, PA established several mines in this region including in 1900, Ocean No. 2. It is purported that drainage from Ocean No. 2 is the chief cause of the Red Waterfall.

Why is it acidic and full of iron?
Hundreds of millions of years ago, the massive Pittsburgh Coal Seam formed underneath parts of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio from ancient swamp plants. Sand, silts, shells, and other matter were deposited and made a rock seal over the carbon rich vegetation. This rock contained the mineral &quot;pyrite&quot;, made of iron and sulfur.

Cola mining exposes pyrite to oxygen and ground water causing the formation of sulfuric acid and a number of red, orange, and yellow compounds. AMD occurs when this mine water seeps, or in this sea, bursts out into streams. The yellow sulfur can be seen in the shale near coal seams.

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Contact WILPEN HALL PRESERVATION FOUNDATION

WILPEN HALL PRESERVATION FOUNDATION
11 STANWIX ST FL 1
PITTSBURGH
PA
15222-1312

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WILPEN HALL PRESERVATION FOUNDATION Information

MID #	8404201580
Name	WILPEN HALL PRESERVATION FOUNDATION
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	454610513
NTEECC	A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	40.438646, -80.005704
CODES	FIPS State Code: 42 FIPS County Code: 003 US Census Tract: 020100 US Census Block: 1027