Society for the Preservation of The Duquesne Heights Incline,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Society for the Preservation of
The Duquesne
Heights Incline
Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania
Dedicated to the preservation of that which cannot be
replaced.
Help preserve a unique form of rapid transit. Become a member
!
The Society for the Preservation of the Duquesne Heights Incline was
formed in 1964 by the Duquesne Heights/Mount Washington neighborhood group
that had rescued, repaired, and reopened the Incline in 1963. The purpose
was to continue to restore and rehabilitate the cars, equipment, and both
stations, and to establish the entire operation as a reliable commuter
facility and a popular visitor attraction.
Since 1966, the Society has enjoyed a 501(c)(3) charitable
tax-exempt
status, granted by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. Therefore, all funds
derived from Incline fares collected, membership fees, donations, and gift
shop
sales go directly into the operation.
The Duquesne Incline does not
now,
nor has it ever, received any direct government subsidy for
operations,
from the City of Pittsburgh, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, or the Federal Government; nor, does it receive any
funds
from the recently-established Allegheny Regional Asset District. The Port
Authority of Allegheny County, only, reimburses the Incline for PAT
patrons who use passes, tickets, tokens, or
transfers to ride The Duquesne Incline.
Occasional governmental
grants, received from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, are earmarked for
capital projects(such as structure rehabilitation) only, not for
operational support.
Operation of The Duquesne Incline relies entirely on Incline fares
collected, membership fees, donations, and gift shop sales !
The Society welcomes to membership everyone interested in this historic
restoration project. All membership fees and donations are
tax-deductible. A quarterly financial report and newsletter
apprises
the
members of all activities and financial status.
Annual Membership
Sponsoring Member - $ 10.00
Sustaining Member - $ 25.00
Patron - $ 100.00
Benefactor - $ 1,000.00
Click on the following link for a membership application. Print-out
the membership application, and mail it with your
check or money order to the address given on the application:
Membership Application
Or
With your name and address, mail your check or money order to:
Attn: Membership Department
The Duquesne Incline
1220 Grandview Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15211
U.S.A.
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