PLACER-SIERRA RAILROAD HERITAGE SOCIETY

COLFAX, CA

[CALIFORNIA-A-0449] North Fork Dam <b>Image Title:</b> North Fork Dam

<b>Date:</b> c.1940

<b>Place:</b> North Fork American River, Auburn, California

<b>Description/Caption:</b> American River North Fork Dam Auburn Calif.

<b>Medium:</b> Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)

<b>Photographer/Maker:</b> Unknown

<b>Cite as:</b> CA-A-0449, WaterArchives.org

<b>Restrictions:</b> There are no known U.S. copyright restrictions on this image. While the digital image is freely available, it is requested that <a href="http://www.waterarchives.org" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.waterarchives.org</a> be credited as its source. For higher quality reproductions of the original physical version contact <a href="http://www.waterarchives.org" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.waterarchives.org</a>, restrictions may apply. — [CALIFORNIA-A-0449] North Fork Dam Credit: waterarchives

The Placer-Sierra Railroad Heritage Society is a non-profit organization based in Colfax, California that is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of railroading in the Placer County and Sierra Nevada region. This society was established in 1981 and has since then been working diligently to promote and preserve the history of railroading in the area.

The society operates out of the historic Colfax depot, which was built in 1905 and has been restored to its original condition. The depot operates as a museum and visitors center, showcasing artifacts and exhibits related to the history of railroading in the region. The society also operates a small gift shop that sells railroad memorabilia and souvenirs.

The Placer-Sierra Railroad Heritage Society hosts several events throughout the year, including train rides, historical presentations, and educational programs for school groups. The society also conducts research and documentation of the history of railroading in the area, preserving photographs, maps, and other historical documents related to the subject.

Membership in the society is open to anyone interested in the preservation of railroad history, and the society is run by a board of directors and volunteers who share a passion for the subject. The Placer-Sierra Railroad Heritage Society is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of railroading in the region, and its efforts are critical to preserving this important aspect of California's heritage.

PLACER-SIERRA RAILROAD HERITAGE SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in COLFAX CA. US MID #8400601822

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 PLACER-SIERRA RAILROAD HERITAGE SOCIETY

PLACER-SIERRA RAILROAD HERITAGE SOCIETY
PO BOX 1776
COLFAX
CA
95713-1776

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MID #	8400601822
Name	PLACER-SIERRA RAILROAD HERITAGE SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	680488569
NTEECC	A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	39.06587, -120.956485
CODES	FIPS State Code: 06 FIPS County Code: 061 US Census Tract: 022002 US Census Block: 3043