DENVER SOUTH PARK & PACIFIC HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BUENA VISTA, CO

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The Denver South Park & Pacific Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Buena Vista, Colorado. Its mission is to preserve and promote the history of the Denver South Park & Pacific Railroad, which operated from 1878 to 1937.

The society operates a museum in a historic 1890s-era depot building that showcases artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia related to the railroad's history. Visitors can view a variety of exhibits, including an interactive model railroad display, vintage locomotives and rolling stock, and displays on the lives of the railroad workers and their families.

The society also hosts events and educational programs throughout the year, including train rides, historical lectures, and special exhibits. Additionally, the society maintains a research library that is open to the public and houses a collection of books, periodicals, and archives related to the railroad and its history.

Overall, the Denver South Park & Pacific Historical Society plays an important role in preserving the rich history of the Denver South Park & Pacific Railroad and educating the public about its significance in the development of Colorado and the American West.

DENVER SOUTH PARK & PACIFIC HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BUENA VISTA CO. US MID #8400800612

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Contact DENVER SOUTH PARK & PACIFIC HISTORICAL SOCIETY

DENVER SOUTH PARK & PACIFIC HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 26
BUENA VISTA
CO
81211-0026

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DENVER SOUTH PARK & PACIFIC HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8400800612
Name DENVER SOUTH PARK & PACIFIC HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 841476580
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.834093, -106.156493
CODES FIPS State Code: 08
FIPS County Code: 015
US Census Tract: 000401
US Census Block: 2014