ALTON AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ALTON, IL

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The Alton Area Historical Society (AAHS) is a non-profit organization located in Alton, Illinois. It is devoted to preserving and promoting the rich history of the Alton area. The Society was founded in 1892, and since then, their mission has been to “promote and encourage the collection, preservation and dissemination of information relating to the history of Alton and its surrounding communities.”

The AAHS is located on the corner of Broadway and Langdon Streets in the heart of downtown Alton. The Society's main museum is housed in the historic David Goedde Home, which is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The museum displays a variety of artifacts and documents related to the history of Alton and its surrounding communities. The Society also maintains a research library and a gift shop.

In addition to its museum and library, the AAHS also offers educational programs, historic tours, and special events throughout the year. The Society is dedicated to researching, preserving, and sharing the stories of the Alton area and its people. It is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the area's past.

ALTON AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ALTON IL. US MID #8401701210

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 ALTON AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ALTON AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 971
ALTON
IL
62002

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MID # 8401701210
Name ALTON AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 376038172
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.910927, -90.154387
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 119
US Census Tract: 402000
US Census Block: 4007