ALTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

TOWN OF ALTA, UT

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The Alta Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the rich history of the town of Alta, Utah. The society was founded in 1988 by a group of local residents who recognized the need to document and share the unique heritage of their community.

The society operates a museum located in the historic Alta Schoolhouse, which was built in 1895 and served as the town's primary school until 1951. The museum features exhibits on the town's mining history, ski industry, and early pioneer life.

In addition to the museum, the Alta Historical Society offers a variety of educational programs and events, including walking tours of historic sites, lectures, and workshops on traditional crafts and skills. The society also maintains an extensive archive of photographs, documents, and artifacts related to Alta's history, which are available for research and study.

The Alta Historical Society is run entirely by volunteers and relies on donations and membership fees to fund its operations. The society's mission is to foster a greater appreciation for the town's unique history and to ensure that future generations have access to the stories, artifacts, and traditions that make Alta such a special place.

ALTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in TOWN OF ALTA UT. US MID #8404900084

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).

Contact ALTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ALTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
TOWN OF ALTA PO BOX 8016
TOWN OF ALTA
UT
84016

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ALTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8404900084
Name ALTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 201523430
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.105404, -112.031294
CODES FIPS State Code: 49
FIPS County Code: 011
US Census Tract: 125600
US Census Block: 1001