LEATHER ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM

CHICAGO, IL

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The Leather Archives & Museum (LA&M) is an educational institution, library, and archives dedicated to preserving and sharing leather, kink, fetish, and BDSM history and culture. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the LA&M was founded in 1991 by Chicago businessman and leather enthusiast Chuck Renslow.

The LA&M is home to over 25,000 artifacts, including leather jackets, whips, floggers, and books. In addition to the physical collection, the LA&M also has thousands of photographs and videos. The LA&M also has a vast library, with over 10,000 books, magazines, and other publications related to leather and BDSM history and culture.

The LA&M also has a rich educational component, offering lectures, classes, and workshops. The LA&M is also home to the Leather Hall of Fame, which honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the leather community.

The LA&M is open to the public, and visitors are encouraged to explore the archives, library, and museum. They are also welcome to attend lectures, classes, and workshops. The LA&M also hosts a variety of special events throughout the year, including the International Mr. Leather competition.

The Leather Archives & Museum is an important institution for documenting and preserving the history and culture of leather, kink, fetish, and BDSM. It is a unique and valuable resource, not only for the Chicago leather community, but also for the global leather community. The LA&M is dedicated to providing education and fostering understanding of leather, kink, fetish, and BDSM history and culture.

LEATHER ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM is a History Museum in CHICAGO IL. US MID #8401700762

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). 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: $ 197,352 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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THE LEATHER ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM
6418 N GREENVW AVE
CHICAGO
IL
60626-5006

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LEATHER ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM Information

MID # 8401700762
Name THE LEATHER ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM
Alternate Name LEATHER ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM
Classification History Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 363841874
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 197,352
REVENUE 197,352
LAT/LONG 41.998534, -87.667969
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 031
US Census Tract: 830600
US Census Block: 1013