EASTLAND DISASTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL

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The Eastland Disaster Historical Society in Arlington Heights, Illinois is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of the 1915 Eastland Disaster. The Eastland was an excursion steamship that capsized in the Chicago River on July 24, 1915, resulting in the death of 844 passengers and crew. The Society was founded in 1995 by a group of volunteers who sought to honor the victims of the disaster, and to educate the public about the event and its importance in maritime history.

The Society's mission is to collect and preserve primary source documents, photographs, artifacts, and other memorabilia related to the disaster, and to make this information available to the public. The Society also seeks to create programs and materials that will help people learn about the event and its significance. Through its exhibits and events, the Society has been able to bring the Eastland Disaster to life.

The Society's collection includes photographs, original documents, artifacts, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, and other items related to the Eastland Disaster. The Society also houses a library with books, pamphlets, and other materials related to the event. The Society hosts several events throughout the year, including the annual Eastland Disaster Remembrance Ceremony. The Society also participates in local, state, and national events related to the disaster.

The Society is open to the public, and visitors are welcome to stop by to view its collection and learn more about the Eastland Disaster. The Society is a non-profit organization, and donations are welcome to assist with its mission.

EASTLAND DISASTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL. US MID #8401700868

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).

Contact EASTLAND DISASTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY

EASTLAND DISASTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 2013
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS
IL
60006-2013

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EASTLAND DISASTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8401700868
Name EASTLAND DISASTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 364269735
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 42.088133, -87.993737
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 031
US Census Tract: 803300
US Census Block: 1002