POLSON MUSEUM

HOQUIAM, WA

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The Polson Museum is a historical museum located in Hoquiam, Washington. It was founded in 1928 by a local businessman, Frank Polson, and is housed in a beautiful neoclassical building that was once the Polson family home. The museum has a large collection of exhibits that showcases the history of the region.

The museum's exhibits are divided into several categories, including Native American history, early settlement, logging and timber, maritime history, and military history. The Native American exhibit features artifacts from local tribes, such as tools and weapons. The early settlement exhibit tells the story of the pioneers who first settled in the area and includes furniture, clothing, and household items. The logging and timber exhibit showcases the importance of the timber industry to the region's economy, with displays of saws, axes, and other logging tools. The museum's maritime exhibit includes models of ships and boats, as well as other nautical artifacts. Finally, the military exhibit features displays of uniforms, weapons, and other memorabilia from various wars.

The Polson Museum is also home to a research library that contains a wealth of information on the history of the region. It is open to the public and staffed by knowledgeable volunteers who are happy to assist with research projects.

In addition to its exhibits and research library, the Polson Museum hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including lectures, concerts, and cultural festivals. Overall, the Polson Museum is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of the Pacific Northwest.

POLSON MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in HOQUIAM WA. US MID #8405300376

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: $ 77,596 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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US 101 Riverside Bridge in Hoquiam A look at the Riverside Bridge after crews completed the exterior of both machine rooms. In summer and fall 2023, we upgraded the machine rooms located at the top of the two towers. Exterior upgrades included new roofs, siding and railing. Crews also made repairs inside the rooms and added foam insulation and paint.
US 101 Riverside Bridge in Hoquiam A look at the Riverside Bridge after crews completed the exterior of both machine rooms. In summer and fall 2023, we upgraded the machine rooms located at the top of the two towers. Exterior upgrades included new roofs, siding and railing. Crews also made repairs inside the rooms and added foam insulation and paint.
US 101 Riverside Bridge in Hoquiam A look at the Riverside Bridge after crews completed the exterior of both machine rooms. In summer and fall 2023, we upgraded the machine rooms located at the top of the two towers. Exterior upgrades included new roofs, siding and railing. Crews also made repairs inside the rooms and added foam insulation and paint.
US 101 Riverside Bridge in Hoquiam A look at the Riverside Bridge after crews completed the exterior of both machine rooms. In summer and fall 2023, we upgraded the machine rooms located at the top of the two towers. Exterior upgrades included new roofs, siding and railing. Crews also made repairs inside the rooms and added foam insulation and paint.
Machine Room of Riverside Bridge The foam is covered with fire-retardant paint as another layer of protection for the new walls and ceilings. In summer and fall 2023, we upgraded the machine rooms located at the top of the two towers. Exterior upgrades included new roofs, siding and railing. Crews also made repairs inside the rooms and added foam insulation and paint.
Machine Room of Riverside Bridge The foam is covered with fire-retardant paint as another layer of protection for the new walls and ceilings. In summer and fall 2023, we upgraded the machine rooms located at the top of the two towers. Exterior upgrades included new roofs, siding and railing. Crews also made repairs inside the rooms and added foam insulation and paint.
Machine Room of Riverside Bridge The new roof and siding from inside the machine room. Crews will add foam and fire-retardant paint to the walls and ceiling. In summer and fall 2023, we upgraded the machine rooms located at the top of the two towers. Exterior upgrades included new roofs, siding and railing. Crews also made repairs inside the rooms and added foam insulation and paint.
Machine Room of Riverside Bridge A closer look at the new roof and siding from inside of the machine room. In summer and fall 2023, we upgraded the machine rooms located at the top of the two towers. Exterior upgrades included new roofs, siding and railing. Crews also made repairs inside the rooms and added foam insulation and paint.
Machine Room of Riverside Bridge A metal bar is attached to the hatch as a tie-off point for future maintenance when crews need to look over the edge of the roof. In summer and fall 2023, we upgraded the machine rooms located at the top of the two towers. Exterior upgrades included new roofs, siding and railing. Crews also made repairs inside the rooms and added foam insulation and paint.

Contact POLSON MUSEUM

POLSON PARK AND MUSEUM HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1611 RIVERSIDE AVE
HOQUIAM
WA
98550-2739

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MID # 8405300376
Name POLSON PARK AND MUSEUM HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name POLSON MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 910969501
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 104,966
REVENUE 77,596
LAT/LONG 46.978638, -123.880965
CODES FIPS State Code: 53
FIPS County Code: 027
US Census Tract: 001300
US Census Block: 3000