HISTORIC LAKE WALES SOCIETY INC

LAKE WALES, FL

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The Historic Lake Wales Society Inc is a non-profit organization located in Lake Wales, Florida, with a mission to preserve and promote the history and culture of the city and its surrounding areas. The society was established in 1981 and is run by a board of directors who are elected annually by its members. The society operates from the Lake Wales Depot Museum and Cultural Center, which was originally built in 1928 as a train depot and was later converted into a museum.

The society's collection includes a wide range of artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the history of Lake Wales and the surrounding areas. The museum hosts exhibits that showcase the city's history, including its early settlers, agriculture, industry, and transportation. The society also organizes educational programs, tours, and events that aim to promote the preservation and appreciation of the city's history.

The society is funded through donations, grants, and membership dues. It relies heavily on the support of volunteers who help with various tasks, including research, collection management, exhibit design, and event planning. The society is open to the public and welcomes visitors of all ages who are interested in learning about the history and culture of Lake Wales and its surrounding areas.

HISTORIC LAKE WALES SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LAKE WALES FL. US MID #8401200857

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). 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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HISTORIC LAKE WALES SOCIETY INC
325 SOUTH SCENIC HWY
LAKE WALES
FL
33853

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HISTORIC LAKE WALES SOCIETY INC Information

MID # 8401200857
Name HISTORIC LAKE WALES SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 592803658
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 27.901264, -81.582281
CODES FIPS State Code: 12
FIPS County Code: 105
US Census Tract: 014302
US Census Block: 2044