RANEY HOUSE MUSEUM

APALACHICOLA, FL

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The Raney House Museum is a historic home located in Apalachicola, Florida. Built in 1838 for David Greenway Raney, a wealthy cotton merchant, the house served as a family residence for several generations before being converted into a museum in the 1970s.

The Raney House Museum is a two-story, Greek Revival-style home that features elaborate plaster moldings, heart pine floors, and ornate fireplaces. The house is furnished with period furniture and decorative arts, including pieces from the Raney family's collection.

Visitors to the museum can take a guided tour of the house, which includes the main living areas, bedrooms, and kitchen. The museum also hosts special events and exhibits throughout the year, such as art shows and lectures.

In addition to its historical significance, the Raney House Museum is also known for its beautiful gardens. The grounds feature a formal garden with a fountain, as well as a vegetable garden and fruit orchard.

Overall, the Raney House Museum offers visitors a glimpse into the wealthy lifestyle of a prominent Southern family in the mid-19th century, as well as a peaceful retreat within a charming coastal town.

RANEY HOUSE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in APALACHICOLA FL. US MID #8401200081

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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RANEY HOUSE MUSEUM
128 MARKET ST
APALACHICOLA
FL
32320

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RANEY HOUSE MUSEUM Information

MID # 8401200081
Name RANEY HOUSE MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 29.728474, -84.985656
CODES FIPS State Code: 12
FIPS County Code: 037
US Census Tract: 970304
US Census Block: 2024