BERKELEY POLICE DEPARTMENT HISTORICAL FOUNDATION

OAKLAND, CA

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The Berkeley Police Department Historical Foundation is a non-profit organization located in Oakland, California that is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the Berkeley Police Department. The foundation was established in 2013 and is managed by a board of directors and volunteers.

The foundation's mission is to collect, preserve, and share the history of the Berkeley Police Department with the public. They accomplish this by maintaining an extensive collection of artifacts, documents, photographs, and memorabilia related to the department's history. The foundation also hosts educational programs and events for the community, including lectures, exhibits, and tours.

One of the foundation's primary initiatives is the restoration and preservation of the Berkeley Police Department's historic jail cells. These cells, which were in use from 1910 to 1976, are located in the basement of the Berkeley City Hall building. The foundation has raised funds to restore the cells to their original condition and has created a museum exhibit to showcase their history.

The Berkeley Police Department Historical Foundation is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of law enforcement in the Bay Area. Through its preservation efforts and educational programs, the foundation is ensuring that the legacy of the Berkeley Police Department will be remembered and celebrated for generations to come.

BERKELEY POLICE DEPARTMENT HISTORICAL FOUNDATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in OAKLAND CA. US MID #8400601499

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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BERKELEY POLICE DEPARTMENT HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
5229 COCHRANE AVENUE
OAKLAND
CA
94618-2707

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BERKELEY POLICE DEPARTMENT HISTORICAL FOUNDATION Information

MID # 8400601499
Name BERKELEY POLICE DEPARTMENT HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 454255166
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201206
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 37.837975, -122.223893
CODES FIPS State Code: 06
FIPS County Code: 001
US Census Tract: 404200
US Census Block: 2001