RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE LIBRARY - BOYCE RAILWAY STATION

BOYCE, VA

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The Railway Mail Service Library is located in Boyce Railway Station, Boyce, Virginia. It is a small library that specializes in railway history and literature. The library is housed in the former Railway Mail Service office, which was built in 1913.

The collection contains books, journals, and other materials related to the history of the railway system in the United States. The library has a special focus on the Railway Mail Service, which was responsible for sorting and delivering mail on trains between the late 19th century and the mid-20th century.

The library is staffed by volunteers and is open to the public on Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is free, but donations are accepted to help maintain the library's collection.

The Boyce Railway Station is a historic train station that was built in 1913 by the Norfolk and Western Railway. The station served as a passenger and freight depot until it was closed in 1971. The station was then restored and reopened as a museum in 1973.

Today, the Railway Mail Service Library is a popular destination for railway enthusiasts and history buffs. Visitors can browse the collection, learn about the history of the Railway Mail Service, and explore the fascinating world of rail transportation.

RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE LIBRARY - BOYCE RAILWAY STATION is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BOYCE VA. US MID #8405100055

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE LIBRARY - BOYCE RAILWAY STATION
117 E MAIN ST
BOYCE
VA
22620

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RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE LIBRARY - BOYCE RAILWAY STATION Information

MID # 8405100055
Name RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE LIBRARY - BOYCE RAILWAY STATION
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.057761, -78.021656
CODES FIPS State Code: 51
FIPS County Code: 043
US Census Tract: 010200
US Census Block: 1131