RIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

CHICAGO, IL

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The Ridge Historical Society in Chicago, IL is an organization dedicated to researching, preserving, and promoting the history of Chicago and its surrounding area. Founded in 1964, it is the oldest such society in the city, with a mission to “encourage the study and appreciation of the history of Chicago’s Ridge neighborhoods.” The Society has been active in research, publication, and education efforts since its inception, and currently maintains a library and archives with a wide range of materials focusing on the history of Chicago and its neighborhoods.

The Society’s library and archives, located in the Ravenswood neighborhood, contain materials such as family histories, photographs, books, periodicals, maps, and oral histories. The library and archives are open to the public and offer resources to researchers, family historians, and anyone interested in the history of the area.

In addition to the library and archives, the Society also offers a number of educational programs, such as lectures, tours, exhibits, and workshops. These programs are designed to engage the community in learning about the history of Chicago and the surrounding area. Through these programs, the Society strives to foster a greater appreciation of the historical and cultural heritage of the Ridge neighborhoods.

The Ridge Historical Society is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the history of Chicago. It offers a wealth of information and resources, including access to its library and archives, educational programs, and a variety of other activities.

RIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CHICAGO IL. US MID #8401700390

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 44,011 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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RIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
10621 S SEELEY AVE
CHICAGO
IL
60643-2618

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RIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8401700390
Name RIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name RIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237222417
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 45,997
REVENUE 44,011
LAT/LONG 41.700533, -87.671679
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 031
US Census Tract: 720700
US Census Block: 1009