DURANGO RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

DURANGO, CO

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The Durango Railroad Historical Society in Durango, Colorado is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study and preservation of the railroad heritage of the area. The group was founded in 1996 and is supported largely by volunteer efforts and donations. The society's main goal is to provide a comprehensive and accurate history of railroading in the Durango area.

The society maintains a museum and archive in Durango, which houses an extensive collection of artifacts and documents related to the region's railroads. The collection includes photographs, newspaper clippings, maps, books, timetables, and other memorabilia. The museum also houses several pieces of rolling stock, including a steam locomotive, caboose, and passenger cars.

In addition to its museum, the society also provides educational programs, such as lectures and displays, on the history of the area's railroads. The society also organizes excursions to various railroad sites in the area, including the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.

The Durango Railroad Historical Society is a great resource for anyone interested in learning more about the region's rich railroad history. The society's museum and archive provide an in-depth look at the past, while the excursions and educational programs offer a hands-on experience that can't be found anywhere else.

DURANGO RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Science & Technology Museums & Planetarium in DURANGO CO. US MID #8400800632

The museum is classed as SCI (Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 51,873 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact DURANGO RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

DURANGO RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 654
DURANGO
CO
81302-0654

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DURANGO RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8400800632
Name DURANGO RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 841549900
NTEECC A57
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 54,127
REVENUE 51,873
LAT/LONG 37.272633, -107.882687
CODES FIPS State Code: 08
FIPS County Code: 067
US Census Tract: 971100
US Census Block: 1011