TACOMA CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

TACOMA, WA

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The Tacoma Chapter National Railway Historical Society (TCNRHS) is a non-profit organization located in Tacoma, Washington, dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the history of railroading in the greater Puget Sound region. Founded in 1964, it is the oldest chapter of the NRHS in the Pacific Northwest. The chapter is also active in historic preservation, providing financial support for the preservation of historic railroad structures and artifacts.

The chapter is involved in numerous projects and activities. It publishes a quarterly newsletter, “The Railroader”, which provides news and information about TCNRHS activities and upcoming events. The chapter also hosts an annual “Railfair”, which is a free event that showcases the history of railroading in the Pacific Northwest. The event includes model railroad displays, historical railroad artifacts, and activities for children.

The chapter also works with other local organizations to preserve the region’s rail history, such as working with the City of Tacoma to preserve the historic Milwaukee Road depot in downtown Tacoma. The chapter also supports the Washington State Railroads Historical Society, which is dedicated to the preservation, education, and interpretation of the state’s rail history.

TCNRHS is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about the history of railroading in the region. The chapter holds monthly meetings and members are encouraged to join in various activities such as field trips, research projects, and other events. The chapter also offers annual membership dues, which helps support its activities and projects.

TACOMA CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in TACOMA WA. US MID #8405300201

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 7,257 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact TACOMA CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

TACOMA CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 340
TACOMA
WA
98401-0340

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TACOMA CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8405300201
Name TACOMA CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237212987
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 7,257
REVENUE 7,257
LAT/LONG 47.253282, -122.436464
CODES FIPS State Code: 53
FIPS County Code: 053
US Census Tract: 061601
US Census Block: 1012